Position Title:  Project Engineer, Electric Vehicle

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As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

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• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

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• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer will be a key member of the engineering team for building and leading EV infrastructure projects. We are looking for a Design Engineer who will help us with both EV fleet infrastructure site designs and advance our EV charging products, systems, and applications. On a daily basis, you will carry out various engineering tasks, such as performing calculations, converting field sketches into construction drawing packages, as well as research to ensure our systems meet the various standards. 

What You'll Do Here: 

• Provide Engineering Design, review, and analysis of EV Charging infrastructure projects 
• Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time, define customer needs and requirements 
• Produce detailed CAD drawings for the electrical design, including Single Line Diagrams, electrical details, wiring diagrams, underground cable details, site layouts for EV charging stations, and other projects as required 
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers, designers, and CAD staff as part of a multidisciplinary team 
• Complete electrical calculations, cable schedules, demand load calculations, etc. 
• Carry out site assessments and surveys, to determine project feasibility 
• Prepare site assessment reports, cost estimates, material take-offs 
• Submit applications for Utility, ESA, and City permits if required 
• Ensure that installations and applications are in line with customer needs and safety standards 
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and apply new system processes 
• Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy depots we installed or maintain 
• Summarize data and report on test results 
• Examine needs on new equipment, calculate costs and help prepare budgets 
• Travel to project sites for product reliability evaluation and/or failure root cause analysis 
• Travel to engineering/manufacturing facilities to review product design and manufacture, and to field sites to review installation, operation, and maintenance 
• Manage stakeholder relationships to develop new business opportunities and promote complementary services 

 
What You Bring to the Team: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years work experience in commercial and industrial sector, or equivalent 
• Proficiency designing electrical & power distribution systems in AutoCAD or Revit, with Revit being preferred 
• Experienced in coordinating with Utility for transformer/power upgrades and primary/secondary service infrastructure 
• Perform electrical engineering study & breaker settings (EasyPower, SKM, ETAP), perform electrical lighting calculations (photometrics and comcheck) 
• Must have experience in project management of engineering design projects. 
• Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation 
• Must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. 
• Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng. PEO) required. 
• Engineering license in other provinces would be an asset. 
• Driver’s license. 

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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