Senior Controls Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Controls Specialist to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga.
We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.
Major Responsibilities:
Oversees control and specialty systems throughout the program, including programmable logic controllers (PLC), low-voltage (LV), and high-voltage (HV) systems.
Leads controls work across all project phases, from procurement and design to construction, commissioning, and acceptance.
Serves as the lead project representative for the controls review process during procurement.
Evaluates Alternative Technical Concepts proposed by General Contractor teams during the proposal development phase.
Aligns technical project execution with established control system goals for each project.
Provides oversight of controls design and construction, ensuring compliance with technical requirements through design and submittal reviews.
Manages controls integration across all program projects.
Coordinates interfaces between the program and adjacent projects.
Reviews and approves design deliverables at various stages to ensure scope compliance and adherence to best practices, providing a Professional Engineer’s record for each review.
Ensures consistency and quality across all control system designs delivered by different projects and stakeholders within the program.
Monitors designer involvement during construction, including RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-ups, and punch lists.
Ensures timely and budget-compliant completion of design reviews in coordination with all projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:
Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.
Preferred Requirements:
Registered Professional Engineer.
10 years of experience as a controls engineer in the design of large-scale airport or infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in developing piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&).
Expertise in control systems, including PLC- and DCS-based automation and programming.
EIT/FE certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, PIP, and NFPA.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Additional information
This position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week.
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not offered for this job
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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