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AECOM Buildings + Places, AECOM's Architectural business, is seeking a Electrical Engineer to join our team. This position is based out of our Pickering office, with opportunities for hybrid work. 

The Buildings and Places Team is 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: 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• 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 reportsa
  • 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

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for the position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Two (2)+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry in a building engineering group
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario

Preferred Requirements: 

• Prefer an individual with two (2+) with extensive electrical design experience on transportation-related buildings and facilities such as subway stations.
• Experience with Electrical load calculations, lighting design and analysis a plus
• 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.
• Valid driver's license
• 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

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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