Electrical Engineer

AECOM Buildings and Places team is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our London or Kitchener, ON based team.

Job Summary:

The job incumbent will be a part of our Buildings and Places Team, a vibrant and growing business line which delivers Engineering, architectural and project management services as well as planning and economic analysis for vertical construction projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, water / waste water and transit facilities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Developing various types of reports including schematic design, design development, building assessment, and design build/assist scope of work documents
• Preparing electrical drawings and specification
• Implement design concept through the preparation and production of drawings to detail lighting, power, fire alarm, and specialty low voltage systems rough-ins (i.e. telecomm., intrusion control, security, CCTV, door access controls, etc.)
• Providing technical and administrative support through all phases of the project
• Conduct necessary research to gather industry, field, and project specific data
• Ensuring design conforms with all applicable codes and standards;
• Working with prime consultants, engineering consultants, and contractors; responding to technical queries
• Construction administration responsibilities:
  • Attending site meetings and site reviews complete with reports
  • Shop drawing reviews
  • SI and CCN preparations.
  • Contractor`s change quotation reviews
  • Progress billing reviews
  • Fire alarm verification report reviews
• Able to work to tight schedules, control project budgets and motivate staff to do the same
• Sound judgment supported by excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well organized, self-directed work habits with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule tasks managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must meet the below requirement, at a very minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Four (4)+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry, preferably in a building engineering group
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario
• Equivalent of experience and/or education may be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Electrical load calculations, lighting design and analysis a plus
• Additional certifications such as LEED, LC, CEM, RCDD etc. are a bonus
• Communications system design experience is a plus
• Experience with IES energy modeling tool is desirable
• Some Project Management experience and training desired.
• Familiarity with OESC,OBC, IEEE, NFPA, and other industry standards and codes
• Experience in designing electrical power and lighting systems
• Knowledge with power analysis tools such as SKM and/or ETAP
• Proficient in the use of computers for making engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and report writing
• Familiarity with providing guidance and support for others within a department
• Analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and work well with others both internally and externally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and commitment to technical excellence and quality
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Analytical, resourceful and detailed oriented
• A good team player and decision maker