Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  British Columbia
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production W
• Compensation: CAD 120000 - CAD 160000 - yearly

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AECOM's Water group in BC is searching for a Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for a full-time position supporting our municipal water infrastructure team. This position will be based in our Burnaby, BC office.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Act as a technical resource, providing specialized input to electrical studies and designs, including load calculations, equipment sizing, and system modeling using tools such as ETAP or Easy Power.
• Lead the design and development of electrical power and distribution systems, low-voltage systems (e.g., fire alarm, telecom, security), and EI&C components for municipal and industrial projects.
• Perform detailed electrical analyses (power flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection/coordination, harmonics) and prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Deliver EI&C engineering for water/wastewater and municipal projects across Western Canada, working both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide discipline leadership on small to mid-sized projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, and client requirements.
• Support project delivery through cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling input, contract administration, and field reviews during construction.
• 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;

• 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) will be a desirable asset.
• Experience with Metro Vancouver engineering standards is a strong asset.
• 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 and be flexible to perform work under tight schedules in a fast paced integrated multi-disciplinary team environment
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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