- Primary Location: CA - Markham, ON - 105 Commerce Vall
- Compensation: CAD 90,000 - CAD 130,000 - yearly

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada in Markham is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to join our team, where you'll play a major role in the electrical design for projects that shape how communities live, move, and thrive—from transit and civic buildings to commercial, education and water/wastewater facilities. This position is for a newly created position.

Responsibilities

Develop various types of reports including schematic design, design development, building assessment, and design build/assist scope of work documents

Prepare electrical drawings and specification

Implement design concept through the preparation and production of drawings to detail lighting, power, fire alarm and specialty low voltage systems rough‑ins (i.e. telecomm., intrusion control, security, CCTV, door access controls, etc.)

Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project

Conduct necessary research to gather industry, field and project specific data

Ensure design conforms with all applicable codes and standards

Integrate advanced tools and standards—leverage SKM, ETAP, Revit, AutoCAD, and ensure designs meet OESC, OBC, IEEE, NFPA, LEED, Net Zero guidelines

Collaborate with other disciplines architecture, mechanical, structural, urban design, sustainability to deliver integrated solutions

Provide client and construction support—serve as technical advisor, review submittals, respond to RFIs, support commissioning and ensure timely delivery

Respond to contractors technical queries and attend site meetings as well as performing site reviews complete with reports





Review shop drawing to ensure their compliance with the project requirement

Issue SI and CCN to the construction team to mitigate technical issues

Review contractor's change quotation and progress billing reports

Qualifications

University Degree in Electrical Engineering + four(4) years of experience in design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, communication and security

Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, in good standing

Preferred Requirements

Prefer an individual with 10+ years of experience design

Robust knowledge of Canadian electrical codes and standards

Demonstrated experience with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and building systems

Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Able to work to tight schedules, control project budgets and motivate staff to do the same

Sound judgment supported by excellent technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills

Well organized, self‑directed work habits with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule tasks managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Working knowledge of Revit is a bonus

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this position.

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

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