Electrical Engineering Technologist

Job Description

Our Electrical business line within the AECOM Buildings + Places sector is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technologist to join our team. This position is based out of our Edmonton, AB office with opportunities for hybrid work.

AECOM, Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant, growing, and fully integrated team spanning architecture, structural, mechanical engineering disciplines, inclusive of landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics, asset management, and program management for the design and construction administration of various infrastructure projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to:

1. Transit and Municipal
2. Commercial and Institutional projects
3. Justice, Education, and Government

Major Responsibilities

1. Assist in the design and development of electrical systems and components.
2. Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports using REVIT and/or AutoCAD software.
3. Conduct tests and inspections of electrical systems and components to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in a timely manner.
5. Collaborate with engineers and other technologists to implement design modifications and improvements.
6. Maintain accurate documentation of all electrical designs, modifications, and testing results.
7. Provide technical support and guidance to clients and project teams.
8. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
9. Monitor and document conformance with quality, performance, safety, and code requirements.
10. Activities may include assisting with engineering calculations, cable sizing, underground infrastructure design, lighting simulations and calculations, specifications, and general project documentation.
11. General understanding of AECOM procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
12. Required ability to manage, organize and participate in multiple work assignments including production support of contract documents as required.
13. Assist the team in achieving engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis, and reports) comply with applicable regulations, standards, corporate procedures, and sound engineering practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

1. College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field + no less than 2 (two) years of experience in an electrical technologist role.
2. Proficient with REVIT modelling and AutoCAD software.
3. Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

1. Prefer at least 5 or more years of experience in an electrical technologist role.
2. Certification or eligibility for certification with ASET (Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta).
3. Strong understanding of Canadian electrical codes and standards (e.g., CEC, NEC).
4. Knowledge of the CAN/ULC Standards related to Fire Alarm design, installation, and verification.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

Additional Information

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, 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.