Electrical Engineer – Transportation Systems

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Reporting to the Head of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Telecommunications, and Electricity Division, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical engineering projects in the transportation sector. These diverse projects are located in Quebec and Canada, covering public, port, airport, road, and rail transportation. ITS includes telecommunications, information technology, electrical engineering, and instrumentation/control.

The main responsibilities of the position holder include:

• Participate in the design and preparation of projects combining electrical engineering and telecommunications, including traffic lights, lighting, instrumentation/control, low-voltage distribution networks, connections, CCD/CCM, Softstart, and motors;
• Prepare plans, schedules, cost estimates, and service offers;
• Conduct technical studies, write reports, and provide engineering consulting services;
• Supervise the design of CAD plans and monitor project progress;
• Participate in site supervision and the implementation of electrical and technological projects;
• Understand and apply clients' technical and strategic orientations and solutions;
• Establish and maintain contacts with internal and external clients, and conduct information research with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automated production, or a related field;
• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical design (Electrical Code, standards, distribution, protection, etc.);
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
• Good experience in writing technical documents and procedures;
• Excellent mastery of French, both oral and written;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong interest in continuous technical knowledge development;
• Ability to solve complex problems autonomously and holistically;
• Availability to occasionally travel, including internationally;
• Resourcefulness, autonomy, and teamwork spirit;
• Strong learning capacity;
• Good mastery of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Desired Qualifications
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control;
• Knowledge of networking (wired or wireless) and information technology (IT);
• Knowledge of technological systems (video surveillance, sound reinforcement, dynamic display, access control, counting radars, etc.);
• Interest in design activities and on-site work;
• Good knowledge of English for possible mandates outside Quebec.

Additional Information Work Permit Sponsorship for Canadian Work Permit is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is the world leader in infrastructure, determined to deliver a better world. As a trusted professional services firm with vast technical capabilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in the water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings sectors. Our teams collaborate with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle, whether it's consulting services, planning, design, engineering, program management, or construction. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that generated $16.1 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.ca.

The freedom to grow in a world of opportunities

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

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to come to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational results for our clients.

AECOM offers a wide range of compensation, benefits, and wellness programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We are the trusted global infrastructure company, and we are in the same boat - your growth and success are also ours.

Join us and you will get all the benefits of being part of a global publicly traded company - access to cutting-edge technology and thinking, and transformative work with significant impact and work flexibility. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in the potential of every person and will help you reach yours.

All your information will remain confidential according to EEO guidelines.