Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Canadian Data Center practice. This role will support the design and delivery of hyperscale colocation and other mission-critical facilities across North America. This is a newly created position.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design of resilient electrical infrastructure while collaborating with experienced multidisciplinary Data Center teams across Canada the U.S. and globally. This is an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in a rapidly growing sector while working on complex high-performance facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities including medium- and low-voltage distribution emergency and standby power UPS systems grounding lighting and life-safety systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations equipment sizing voltage-drop calculations and other engineering analyses.
• Prepare electrical plans one-line diagrams schedules details specifications and supporting calculations.
• Apply the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable building energy fire and life-safety requirements.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural mechanical structural civil technology security and other disciplines.
• Support design criteria addressing reliability redundancy resiliency maintainability and capacity.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews quality reviews and project coordination meetings.
• Support construction-phase services including RFIs submittal reviews site observations and resolution of technical issues.
• Coordinate with clients contractors vendors utilities and other project stakeholders.
• Perform work in accordance with project scope schedule budget and quality requirements.

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Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4 years of relevant electrical engineering or building electrical design experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Experience designing building electrical systems and preparing calculations drawings one-line diagrams schedules and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable building requirements.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer within Canada.
• Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale colocation mission-critical healthcare laboratory industrial or other complex facilities.
• Experience designing data center electrical systems and mission-critical power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of reliability redundancy resiliency and maintainability concepts.
• Experience with medium-voltage distribution generators UPS systems and automatic transfer systems.
• Experience with SKM ETAP EasyPower or equivalent power-system analysis software.
• Experience with short-circuit coordination arc-flash or load-flow studies.
• Familiarity with applicable CSA IEEE NFPA IEC and data center industry standa

Additional Information :

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time