Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
$120,000–$160,000 year
HybridBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct detailed electrical analyses including power flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies, then prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation for municipal and industrial projects. Lead the design and development of electrical power, distribution, and low-voltage systems such as fire alarms and telecom, while acting as a technical resource for load calculations, equipment sizing, and system modeling using ETAP or EasyPower. Provide discipline leadership on small to mid-sized projects, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements while supporting project delivery through cost estimating, budgeting, and field reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution
- 6+ related water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment
- Registered Professional in Canada (EGBC preferred)
- Applicable experience in electrical related design and commissioning, preferably encompassing electrical distribution systems and DCS or PLC control systems, variable speed drives, and instrumentation & control systems for municipal or light industrial environment
- Proven track record in design and production of tender documents such as P&IDs, single line diagrams, control and communication system diagrams, electrical and instrument location drawings, loop & schematic wiring diagrams; developing equipment load schedules, cable & tray calculations, instrumentation list and specifications sheets, standard details; contract specifications, electrical studies and reports
- Familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association, Canadian Building Code), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), and experience in building (fire alarm and communication) systems
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Results oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to be flexible to perform work under tight schedules in a fast paced integrated multi-disciplinary team environment
- Must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ years related water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment
- Proficient in use of AutoCAD and/or other design tools (AutoCAD P&IDs/Electrical, REVIT MEP)
- Experience with Metro Vancouver engineering standards
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