Senior Electrical Engineer - Mining Infrastructure

About the role

AECOM is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Canadian Mine Infrastructure team. The position may be based in any of AECOM's Canadian offices, and the engineer works on projects from early-phase studies through construction services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in Canada, Australia and elsewhere. The role also involves working closely with clients, mentoring junior staff and supporting initiatives to expand the firm's mining sector presence.

Key responsibilities

• Design and optimize electrical systems and equipment for mining and industrial projects, including power, control, instrumentation and communications systems.
• Provide solutions for surface and underground electrical systems, such as mine power distribution, ventilation controls, materials handling, dewatering and pumping systems.
• Design and specify electrical reticulation systems, including HV and LV distribution networks, substations and mobile equipment charging infrastructure.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings and functional descriptions for electrical and control systems, including substations, switchgear and MCCs.
• Coordinate automation systems such as PLCs, DCS and SCADA.
• Lead electrical engineering tasks across all project phases, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Work with clients and internal teams (mechanical, structural, process engineers) and act as a trusted advisor on electrical, instrumentation and control needs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, propose maintenance strategies and identify process improvements.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, codes and safety regulations, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and conduct risk assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering and design experience in a multidisciplinary team for heavy industries.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia or eligible for registration there.
• Experience designing engineering documents such as procurement packages, P&IDs, single line diagrams, control network diagrams and electrical location drawings.
• Familiarity with the CEC and current industry standards (CSA, ANSI, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, IECEx).
• Preferred: 15+ years of experience, including field services during construction, and experience with standby generation, power factor correction and high-voltage transmission lines.

Required skills

• eTAP, PTW or equivalent power system modeling tools.
• Drafting and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.