Airfield Electrical Engineer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Demonstrated 5+ years of experience in a multi-discipline engineering setting.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
The opportunity
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Airfield Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role the successful candidate will have experience engaging with clients directly in providing innovative design solutions in the aviation sector. Our current project portfolio includes major airfield expansion projects across Western Canada and the North.
What We Offer
At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our Company Culture Is Shaped By
Want more information?
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Airfield Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role the successful candidate will have experience engaging with clients directly in providing innovative design solutions in the aviation sector. Our current project portfolio includes major airfield expansion projects across Western Canada and the North.
What We Offer
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- Matching company pension program, increasing over time
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Health/dental/vision coverage,
- Fitness allowance,
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Mental health supports
- Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
- Generous paid vacation,
- Paid office closure over December holiday break
- Industry leading paid sick time
- Parental leave top up program
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
- Active Young Professional group
- Formal mentoring programs
- Paid professional development hours
- Capacity building seminars
- Engineer In Training programs
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
- Company-wide social events
- Regular lunch-and-learns
- Community volunteer opportunities
- An office that is walking distance from Crowfoot Train Station
- Providing a leadership role in the preparation of proposals, designs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents, as well as participating in scheduling, budgeting, tendering, contract administration, and inspection.
- Advancing projects through the concept, design, and construction phases; managing existing clients; and developing new clients.
- Will be responsible for the design and layout of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems and equipment including runway, taxiway, apron lighting and approach lighting systems.
- Will be responsible for the assessment and design of specialized airfield electrical systems including:
- Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS).
- Constant Current Regulator (CCR)/ Airfield series circuit systems.
- Navigational aid (navaid) power systems and field electrical centers.
- Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Transport Canada (TP312), ICAO regulations, and FAA Advisory Circulars.
- Delivering projects on budget and within identified schedules.
- Acting as a contact for all project-related client communications.
- You will be active in the design of power systems including medium voltage electrical equipment, motor control centres, low voltage electrical distributions systems, lighting, hazardous location classification and design, and fire alarms.
- As an electrical engineer you will also be involved in the supervising of junior engineers or technicians, project planning and the review of subordinates’ work for technical accuracy.
- Engaging in a collaborative work environment with your team as well as other disciplines and offices.
- An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer.
- Demonstrated 5+ years of experience in a multi-discipline engineering setting.
- The ability to apply electrical engineering principles and techniques to provide electrical engineering and design services for a wide variety of industries and clients.
- Developing plans and details for hazardous area classification, grounding, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
- Developing specifications for electrical equipment such as electrical switchgear, motor control centres, and electrical back-up systems.
- Applying industry codes, standards, and safe guards such as the CEC, IEC, NFPA and client company standards to designs at hand.
- Experience conducting field inspections and/or working with contractors.
- Project management experience is an asset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Self-starting and committed team player with the ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to travel throughout Canada.
At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our Company Culture Is Shaped By
- Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
- A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
- We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
- Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
- Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Want more information?
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
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Responsibilities
Lead proposals and deliver airfield electrical projects from concept through construction, including design of airfield lighting, control and monitoring systems, and specialized electrical infrastructure. Manage client communications, project schedules and budgets, contract administration, inspections, and technical oversight of junior staff.
Requirements
Requires an accredited undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer registration with APEGA, and at least five years of experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Candidates should have electrical design and code knowledge, field or contractor experience, strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver’s licence, and the ability to travel within Canada.
Skills
- Airfield Ground Lighting Design
- Airfield Lighting Control And Monitoring Systems
- Constant Current Regulator And Series Circuit Systems
- Navigational Aid Power Systems
- Medium-Voltage Power Systems
- Electrical Distribution Design
- Hazardous Area Classification
- Grounding Design
- Lighting Design
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Electrical Specifications
- Project Management
- Contract Administration
- Field Inspections
- Technical Review And Supervision
Benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Company Pension Matching
- Health, Dental, And Vision Coverage
- Fitness Allowance
- Employee And Family Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Supports
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Office Closure During The December Holiday Break
- Paid Sick Time
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Professional Development Support
- Mentoring Programs
- Paid Professional Development Hours
- Social Club Activities And Events
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- Engineering
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Airfield Electrical Engineering
- Airfield Ground Lighting
- Runway Lighting
- Taxiway Lighting
- Apron Lighting
- Approach Lighting Systems
- Airfield Lighting Control And Monitoring Systems
- Constant Current Regulators
- Airfield Series Circuits
- Navigational Aid Power Systems
- Field Electrical Centers
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Transport Canada TP312
- ICAO Regulations
- FAA Advisory Circulars
- Medium-Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Motor Control Centres
- Low-Voltage Electrical Distribution
- Hazardous Area Classification
- Grounding
- Fire Alarm Systems
- IEC Standards
- NFPA Standards
- Proposal Preparation
- Cost Estimating
- Contract Administration
- Field Inspections
- Project Scheduling
- Project Budgeting
- APEGA Professional Engineer