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 120,000 – CAD 160,000 per year

AECOM’s Water group in BC is searching for a Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support our municipal water infrastructure team. This position will be based in our Burnaby, BC office.

Responsibilities

• 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 EasyPower.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized/accredited post‑secondary institution; 6+ years 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.

Preferred 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) 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 communication 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

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.