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AECOM Senior Electrical Engineer in Ottawa, Ontario
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM Buildings + Places , AECOM's Architectural business unit, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. This position could be based out of either our Montreal or Ottawa offices 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:
Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
Prepares technical specification sections.
Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.
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
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess no less than:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
6+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry, preferably in a building engineering group
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario and/or Quebec
Preferred Requirements:
Familiarity with OESC,OBC, IEEE, NFPA, and other industry standards and codes
Experience in leading electrical designers and drafters
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
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.
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
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ReqID: J10104610
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid