Electrical Project Coordinator - EIC

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AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Electrical Project Coordinator – EIC for employment at a project for a large, local municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant. The appropriately qualified candidate will assist with the coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Perform independent electrical, instrumentation & controls (EI&C) engineering tasks for municipal infrastructure projects across Western Canada, with a focus on Metro Vancouver–type work.
• Design and develop engineering deliverables including drawings, calculations, specifications, studies, reports, and cost estimates for building and municipal systems.
• Lead electrical discipline tasks on small to mid‑sized water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sound engineering practices.
• Design electrical power, distribution, grounding, lighting, standby power, low‑voltage systems, and process instrumentation and control systems.
• Produce detailed design documentation (e.g., single‑line diagrams, layouts, schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, cable schedules) with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate project deliverables.
• Support project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and field reviews during construction.
• Adhere to AECOM and client design standards, QA/QC procedures, and quality expectations while meeting agreed project schedules and budgets.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized/accredited post‑secondary institution, 6+ plus years of relevant industry experience preferred in water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi‑disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment;
• Registered as Professional Engineer in Canada (EGBC preferred) or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 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;

• 10+ years related water/wastewater industry and engineering design experience in a multi‑disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control 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;
• Proficient in use of ETAP, Easy Power and design tools such as AutoCAD and/or other design tools (AutoCAD P&IDs/Electrical, REVIT…