Sr. Manager, Electrical

Overview

Lead electrical distribution & substation projects, drive growth, manage teams

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• project delivery
• design review
• site visits
• stakeholder coordination
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Collaborate with estimating teams on RFP responses, cost estimates, and project schedules. -Lead the full lifecycle of electrical distribution and substation projects—from concept through execution—with a focus on quality, safety, and profitability. -Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting succession planning. -Drive business development by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting proposal and bid strategies. -Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. -Lead contract negotiations and manage stakeholder expectations to ensure project success. -Review and approve detailed engineering designs, schematics, and bills of materials for substation and distribution systems. -Conduct site visits and maintain strong field-level engagement with project stakeholders. -Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and utilities to align design and execution plans. -Provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, subcontractors, and vendors. -Oversee project financials, ensuring alignment with business targets and delivering strong ROI. -Ensure compliance with technical standards, codes, and client specifications.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• utility engineering
• team leadership
• project management
• regulatory compliance
• business development

What You Bring

-In-depth understanding of the electrical industry, including key players, standards, permitting, easements, and best practices. -10+ years in electrical utility engineering and distribution design. -Experience managing and leading design teams, including overseeing project schedules, timelines, and resource allocation. -Understanding of the generation, transmission and distribution electrical systems. -Expertise in U.S. engineering standards, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional team leadership is a strong asset. -Demonstrate ability in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, driving strategic growth and innovation -Experience with major LDCs (e.g., Duke Energy, Exelon, FPL). -Strong leadership, financial planning, and project management skills.

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About Aecon Group Inc.

-From humble beginnings in plumbing and gas fitting, the company has evolved into a leading infrastructure developer, with operations rooted in Hamilton since its founding in 1877. -Offers comprehensive construction services across civil infrastructure, urban transit, nuclear power, utilities, and industrial works. -Through its Concessions arm, the company specializes in private-public partnerships (P3) for global infrastructure development, emphasizing integrated delivery from planning to long-term operations. -Delivers iconic projects including the CN Tower, Vancouver SkyTrain, Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Gordie Howe Bridge, and major nuclear refurbishments. -Expanding into next-generation energy solutions with Canada’s largest battery storage initiative and leadership in small modular reactor development. -While maintaining a strong presence in Canada, the company also caters to North American markets and selectively engages in international concessions. -Demonstrates expertise in complex mega-projects through seamless integration of engineering, construction, financing, and operations.

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