Job Description

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.

As an ALCMS Lead, this role will lead the design, integration, testing, and commissioning of the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System on a multi-billion-dollar, airport modernization program in Toronto. The role sits within a multi-firm design joint venture supporting a Progressive Design-Build delivery team, and contributes to the modernization of airfield electrical infrastructure including five new Field Electrical Centres (FECs), associated duct banks, high-speed taxi lane lighting, and a fully modernized airfield electric lighting and control system.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, code-compliant, and operationally resilient ALCMS delivery within a live, 24/7 airside environment, with phased cutover from legacy infrastructure under strict NOTAM and runway-availability constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Validate the ALCMS system architecture, control philosophies, redundancy strategies, and technical specifications aligned with Transport Canada and ICAO standards.
• Verify the schematics, I/O lists, network architecture diagrams, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for AGL, CCRs, FECs, SCADA, and ATC interfaces.
• Review series circuit (6.6A constant-current) lighting design and Constant Current Regulator (CCR) configurations.
• Ensure full compliance with Transport Canada TP 312 (Aerodromes — Standards and Recommended Practices, current edition), Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part III, and applicable ICAO Annex 14 provisions.

System Integration

• Validate the Intergradation of the ALCMS with Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), new Field Electrical Centres (FECs), SCADA platforms, and airfield power distribution systems.
• Coordinate ALCMS interfaces with NAV CANADA systems, Air Traffic Control, and airport operations / AOCC platforms.
• Coordinate cross-discipline interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, ducting, IT/OT network, and special airport systems teams.
• Ensure interface alignment between new ALCMS infrastructure and the legacy systems being progressively decommissioned.

Testing, Commissioning & Cutover

• Assist in the Development and Execution of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and end-to-end commissioning plans.
• Lead system validation, redundancy and failover testing, and operational readiness activities (ORAT).
• Plan and support phased commissioning and live cutover within an active 24/7 airfield, including night-only work windows, runway/taxiway closures, and NOTAM coordination.
• Support phased decommissioning of legacy FECs and migration of circuits to new infrastructure without operational disruption.

Program Delivery & Coordination

• Provide expert advice and oversight to the joint venture team and the client organization.
• Lead design validation, design development, and execution phases under a Progressive Design-Build delivery model.
• Operate effectively within a multi-firm design joint venture, coordinating with consortium partners, the construction joint venture, the owner, and the owner's representative.
• Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and recovery strategies impacting commissioning and operational handover.
• Ensure alignment of ALCMS scope with overall program schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. An experienced technician with ALCMS implementation would also be considered.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in airfield lighting and airport electrical systems, including ALCMS design and commissioning.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience providing expert advice and technical guidance to clients.
• Demonstrated experience working within live, operational airport environments, including phased cutover from legacy to new infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Transport Canada TP 312 and CARs Part III; familiarity with ICAO Annex 14.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Transport Canada Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC). and Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP).

Preferred

• Direct experience in airport and ALCMS implementation working under a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) delivery model within a multi-firm design joint venture.
• Familiarity with energy-efficient and LED-based airfield lighting systems.
• Experience with Airport AGL implementation and design. with Field Electrical Centre (FEC) replacement, expansion, or modernization programs.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.