Electrical Design Specialist

As a part of our continued growth, our Kitchener/London office has an outstanding opportunity for an Electrical Technologist. You will work in a team environment with intermediate and senior engineers to deliver advanced building, transportation, water & wastewater treatment and large pumping station projects to our client. This position is for a newly created position.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide design, production and documentation developments for electrical power and distribution systems, lighting and system controls and building low voltage systems
• Design and produce drawings and specifications for instrumentation and control devices for various processes including water/wastewater treatment, traffic, and industrial applications
• Activities may include assisting with engineering calculations, cable sizing, underground infrastructure design, lighting simulations and calculations, specifications and general project documentation
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports using REVIT and/or AutoCAD software
• Strictly adhere to AECOM's project CADD standards, including capability of learning and adopting clients' standard and requirements upon request
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and quality of technical aspect on project documentation produced in accordance with AECOM QA/QC procedures and the clients' standards
• Collaborate with engineers and other technologists to implement design modifications and improvements
• Ensure that project deliverables are produced in a timely manner to expected quality and allocated budget
• Monitors and documents conformance with quality, performance, safety, and code requirements
• Support engineers to conduct site visits, coordination, inspections, and engineering assessments
• Efficiently and effectively handle multiple tasks independently

Minimum Requirements:

• ​College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of electrical design experience in a multi-disciplinary electrical, instrumentation & control environment for commercial and /or industrial design using AUTODESK packages (AutoCAD, REVIT, Electrical CADD).
• Holding or the ability to obtain Reliability Level security clearance
• Experience in the preliminary and detailed design phases of light industrial and /or municipal infrastructure (pump stations, water / wastewater treatment plants)
• Proven track record in design and production of engineering 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, and instrumentation lists
• Proven proficiency in developing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Advanced AutoCAD or AutoCAD 3D skills required
• Must be able to interpret engineers' notes & specifications, and convert into detailed design drawings accurately in timely manner with minimum amount of supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Critical thinking to identify issues, present solutions and follow through to ensure completion
• Capable of collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Must have a valid Ontario G Driver’s License and willingness to travel to job sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications :

• Certification or eligibility for certification with OACETT (Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Ontario) is preferred
• 6+ years’ experience in an electrical technologist role
• Holding or the ability to obtain Secret Level security clearance
• Experience designing low and medium voltage distribution, standby generation, transformers, MCC and starters
• Proficiency with Revit preferred
• Experience in design of Instrumentation and Controls (PLC or DCS) will be considered
• Knowledge of the CAN/ULC Standards related to Fire Alarm design, installation, and verification
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and Power Point
• Familiarity with the Canadian…