Electrical Engineer - Airport

About the role

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Airport to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice, guidance and subject matter expertise throughout the planning, design, and delivery of the program as it relates to electrical systems design and construction including compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
• Ensures that electrical systems design and construction comply with technical requirements, including design reviews, submittal reviews, and testing.
• Conducts Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for all proposed renovations, alterations, maintenance work and new construction.
• Supports the development of governance and process documentation with respect to the program’s practices for electrical systems engineering.
• Assesses alternative technical proposals submitted by the contractor and provides feedback as to the feasibility of the proposal and alignment to the project requirements.
• Captures the technical elements of the program with respect to electrical systems engineering including establishing targets / goals for the program.
• Coordinates the interface between other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure integration and coordination across programs, facilities, and assets.
• Reviews deliverables submitted by the contractor / designer and confirms compliance to the relevant requirements, codes, and standards.
• Makes Management level progress reports and briefings with respect to electrical systems design progress, issues, and opportunities.
• Coaches, mentors, and supports the career development of Airport staff.

Requirements

• University Degree in electrical engineering with a focus on aviation and commercial electrical systems.
• 4 years of experience in electrical design, construction and commissioning.
• Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.
• Recognized degree in electrical engineering.
• Relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
• Aviation experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years experience in the design, construction and commissioning of industrial and commercial electrical systems within a major capital project / program.
• Airport experience is considered an asset.
• Experience of defining functional and technical specifications in line with business requirements and thorough working knowledge of requirements management.
• Knowledge of scope definition, project planning, cost estimation, and scheduling, testing, commissioning, project turn over, quality control and reporting.
• Thorough working knowledge of: 27kV and 44kV distribution systems, power distribution systems and combined cycle cogeneration plants operating in parallel with the Utility.
• Thorough working knowledge of airfield lighting, system safety design; electrical design/construction; operations and maintenance.
• Understanding of stakeholder / regulatory requirements including but not limited to ICAO, Transport Canada Aerodrome Standards, airport operations (includes tenants, airlines, and travelers), HRDC (Fire Commissioner of Canada), Underwriters Laboratories (ULC), Code Consultants, and Health & Safety Consultants.
• Knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management standard.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office 365, project scheduling software, Maximo, ProjectWise, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to facilitate meeting / workshops with large groups of stakeholders.