Electrical Engineering Lead, Data Centers

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead Data Centers to join our growing Canadian Data Center team.

This individual will lead the electrical design and delivery of hyperscale colocation and other mission-critical facilities throughout North America and globally. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader client advisor mentor and project contributor helping to grow AECOMs rapidly expanding Data Center practice. This is a newly created position.

This position can be performed remotely from anywhere in Canada with periodic travel for client meetings project milestones site visits and team collaboration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for hyperscale and mission-critical data center facilities.
• Develop design criteria basis-of-design documentation and electrical engineering standards.
• Lead medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution system design.
• Design and evaluate standby generation UPS and emergency power systems.
• Perform load analyses capacity planning power system modeling and system optimization studies.
• Develop and maintain engineering calculations specifications reports and construction documentation.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and technical submissions.
• Act as Engineer of Record where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA standards provincial regulations and applicable industry standards.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams across Canada and globally.
• Support business development activities proposals and client presentations.
• Lead technical discussions with clients contractors utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Develop engineering budgets schedules and resource plans.
• Drive technical excellence innovation and quality across projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to practice growth.

Additional Assets

• LEED Accredited Professional designation.
• Experience with Uptime Institute standards and mission-critical design principles.
• Experience supporting projects across multiple provinces and jurisdictions.
• Experience working on international data center programs.
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring high-performing technical teams.

Why Join AECOM

• Work on some of the worlds most complex hyperscale and mission-critical projects.
• Collaborate with industry-leading specialists across a global network.
• Help shape and grow AECOMs Canadian Data Center practice.
• Lead innovative projects for leading technology and cloud providers.
• Access career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding market sector.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in creating sustainable resilient and future-focused digital infrastructure.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (.) registration in a Canadian province.
• Minimum 8 (eight) years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable industry standards.
• Strong communication leadership and client management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of electrical engineering experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting mission-critical data center or other critical facility projects.
• Extensive hyperscale colocation or mission-critical facility experience.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record.
• Medium-voltage distribution design experience.
• Utility coordination and interconnection experience.
• Arc flash short-circuit and protection coordination study experience.
• Proficiency with ETAP SKM PowerTools or equivalent power system analysis software.
• Experience with Revit ACC BIM 360 or other digital delivery platforms.
• Design-build project delivery experience.
• Commissioning and startup support experience.
• Strong business development and pursuit support experience.
• Experience leading client relationships on large complex projects.

Additional Information :

• Remote work arrangement available anywhere in Canada.
• Periodic travel is required for client meetings project milestones site visits and business development activities.
• Sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates where legally permitted.
• AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in each persons potential. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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