Power Supply & Distribution Engineer - Rail & Transit

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Power Supply & Distribution Systems Engineer with specialized skills in rail systems, to join our multidisciplinary Western Canada Systems Engineering team and work on delivering an existing and future portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop detailed PS&D designs specific to Transportation systems such as traction power substations and its sub-elements, power rail, disconnect switches, transfer switches, grounding switches, distribution panels, AARU controllers and resistor banks, OCS, blue light system, emergency power cutoff, backup generators, UPS, outdoor lighting systems, interfaces to utility power, SCADA I/Os, grounding, remote equipment cabinets, etc.

• Produce PS&D design deliverables such as single line diagrams, schematics, power sectioning diagrams, equipment and room layouts, cable and panel schedules, bill of materials, electrical studies, and others.

• Generate design reports for all phases of system design.

• Author test procedures and reports in support of design verification and validation during the project life cycle.

• Produce Issued for Construction drawing and document packages.

• Participate in the implementation phase of projects, such as Installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports.

• Authoring procurement specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and selection, manage vendors until final delivery.

• Interface with other technical disciplines such as Comms Systems, S&TCS, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Trackwork, and Civil; including coordination and design of interfaces, both physical and functional.

• Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

• Lead technical interactions with clients, operators, and other major stakeholders.

• Manage and deliver technical training of client staff.

• Support the authoring of project plan documents.

• Support System Engineering and Assurance efforts such as Requirements Management, Verification & Validation, RAM, Safety Assurance, Quality Management, EMI/EMC, and others.

• Support cost estimates, project schedules and budgets.

• Perform technical review of other team members’ designs.

• Participate in project pursuit efforts.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior personnel as part of team development.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree + 6 years of relevant experience in PS&D design for rail and transit projects

• Professional Engineer designation

• Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years or more of relevant experience.

• Experience with SkyTrain fourth rail system.

• Experience in Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Interface Management and Operations & Maintenance.

• Working knowledge of codes and standards applicable to rail projects such as NFPA 130, EN 50121 and others.

• Accustomed to operating within a multi-disciplinary project structure with responsibility for PS&D design.

• Self-motivated and able to work with limited direct supervision.

• Able to lead discussions with senior project staff, partners, clients and suppliers.

• Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $101k – $160k.

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10088160

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid