Senior Engineer, Baggage Handling Systems

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer, Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) to join its team in Mississauga. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring five days a week away from the office, and it is a replacement vacancy. The engineer provides expert advice and subject-matter expertise across the planning, design, construction, testing and commissioning of baggage handling systems, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure BHS design and construction meet technical requirements through design reviews, submittal evaluations and testing oversight.
• Evaluate alternative technical proposals from contractors and set program targets and goals for BHS engineering.
• Establish governance frameworks and processes for client-contractor interfaces, and coordinate with other engineering and architectural disciplines.
• Review contractor and designer deliverables, and oversee designer input during construction, including RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-ups and punch lists.
• Prepare management-level progress reports and provide coaching and mentoring to staff.

Required profile

• University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience; equivalency may be considered.
• Preferred: 15 years of BHS engineering experience at major international airports, 5 years on large capital programs, and a professional designation.
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and providing strategic-level reporting.

Required skills

• Knowledge of system safety requirements, codes and regulations.
• Design, simulation, commissioning and maintenance of baggage systems, including HMI and control room standards.
• Expert understanding of mechanical and industrial engineering principles, PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Risk management and impact assessment for baggage handling systems.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and an employee assistance program.