Sr. Manager, Electrical at Aecon Group Inc. in Dallas, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

project lifecycle

design review

cost estimating

site visits

compliance

financial oversight

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

Requirements

electrical systems

design leadership

major ldcs

us standards

10+ years

business development

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

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

C$9.7B Backlog

Record Project Orders

Signifies a substantial and growing pipeline of construction and infrastructure projects.

C$150M Investment

Utilities Expansion Fund

Strategic financial backing to bolster and expand utilities infrastructure development.

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.

Culture + Values

Safety First - Ensuring a safe, healthy work environment and fostering a 'zero injury' culture.
Trust and Candour - Conducting ourselves professionally, with candour, respect, and integrity.
Passion for Excellence - Being pace-setting and innovative, always striving to find a better way, and doing it right the first time - every time.
A People Focused, Learning Culture - Developing the best leaders and realizing the full potential of our people. Learning is core - we never stop trying to improve.
Results Oriented - Having a 'do whatever it takes' attitude. Empowered and entrepreneurial operations within a common framework of values, strategies, and key processes.

Environment + Sustainability

30% CO₂ Reduction

CO₂ Emissions Intensity Target

Aims to reduce CO₂ emissions intensity (Scopes 1 & 2) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels.

59% Revenue from Sustainability

Revenue Linked to Sustainability Projects

59% of 2024 revenue is tied to projects focused on climate change mitigation, energy transition, renewable energy, and water management.

78% Backlog Sustainability

Backlog Linked to Sustainability

78% of the company's backlog is connected to sustainability-related projects, highlighting a strong focus on environmental initiatives.

34% Early Target Achievement

Early Achievement of 2030 Target

Surpassed the 2030 target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity reduction by achieving a 34% cumulative reduction by 2024, relative to revenue.

Net‑zero target for Scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2050
20% cumulative Scope 1 & 2 GHG reduction by end of 2023 (vs 2020)
Projects include grid‑scale SMR, nuclear refurbishments, Oneida Energy Storage, Site C hydroelectric, Réseau express métropolitain, Surrey Langley SkyTrain
Approved science‑based near/long‑term emissions targets; SBTi‑verified net‑zero by 2050
Envision‑qualified company; offers employee Envision certification
Silver Certification from Progressive Aboriginal Relations; procured $127 M Indigenous goods/services in 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

$275M Procured

Indigenous Procurement

Significant investments in Indigenous goods and services were made in 2023 and 2024.

0.89 Injury Frequency

Safety Metrics

Improved workplace safety with a low Total Recordable Injury Frequency in 2023.

Inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan established
Silver Certification in Progressive Aboriginal Relations
Established three Indigenous‑led joint ventures
Expanded Aecon Women in Trades program (added nuclear cohort)
Inclusion stated as core value alongside Safety Always, Integrity and Accountability
Committed to inclusion through equitable opportunities, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Women in Trades and Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups

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Role

Description

project lifecycle

design review

cost estimating

site visits

compliance

financial oversight

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

Requirements

electrical systems

design leadership

major ldcs

us standards

10+ years

business development

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

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

C$9.7B Backlog

Record Project Orders

Signifies a substantial and growing pipeline of construction and infrastructure projects.

C$150M Investment

Utilities Expansion Fund

Strategic financial backing to bolster and expand utilities infrastructure development.

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.

Culture + Values

Safety First - Ensuring a safe, healthy work environment and fostering a 'zero injury' culture.
Trust and Candour - Conducting ourselves professionally, with candour, respect, and integrity.
Passion for Excellence - Being pace-setting and innovative, always striving to find a better way, and doing it right the first time - every time.
A People Focused, Learning Culture - Developing the best leaders and realizing the full potential of our people. Learning is core - we never stop trying to improve.
Results Oriented - Having a 'do whatever it takes' attitude. Empowered and entrepreneurial operations within a common framework of values, strategies, and key processes.

Environment + Sustainability

30% CO₂ Reduction

CO₂ Emissions Intensity Target

Aims to reduce CO₂ emissions intensity (Scopes 1 & 2) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels.

59% Revenue from Sustainability

Revenue Linked to Sustainability Projects

59% of 2024 revenue is tied to projects focused on climate change mitigation, energy transition, renewable energy, and water management.

78% Backlog Sustainability

Backlog Linked to Sustainability

78% of the company's backlog is connected to sustainability-related projects, highlighting a strong focus on environmental initiatives.

34% Early Target Achievement

Early Achievement of 2030 Target

Surpassed the 2030 target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity reduction by achieving a 34% cumulative reduction by 2024, relative to revenue.

Net‑zero target for Scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2050
20% cumulative Scope 1 & 2 GHG reduction by end of 2023 (vs 2020)
Projects include grid‑scale SMR, nuclear refurbishments, Oneida Energy Storage, Site C hydroelectric, Réseau express métropolitain, Surrey Langley SkyTrain
Approved science‑based near/long‑term emissions targets; SBTi‑verified net‑zero by 2050
Envision‑qualified company; offers employee Envision certification
Silver Certification from Progressive Aboriginal Relations; procured $127 M Indigenous goods/services in 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

$275M Procured

Indigenous Procurement

Significant investments in Indigenous goods and services were made in 2023 and 2024.

0.89 Injury Frequency

Safety Metrics

Improved workplace safety with a low Total Recordable Injury Frequency in 2023.

Inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan established
Silver Certification in Progressive Aboriginal Relations
Established three Indigenous‑led joint ventures
Expanded Aecon Women in Trades program (added nuclear cohort)
Inclusion stated as core value alongside Safety Always, Integrity and Accountability
Committed to inclusion through equitable opportunities, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Women in Trades and Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups

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