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Electrical Engineer – Power Systems / Federal Projects (Clearance Required & Relocation Available)

AECOM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2025

About the role

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a creative and highly talented Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Federal for immediate employment in the Roanoke, VA office.

 

 (Clearance Required & Relocation Available)

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading or assisting with the electrical design of power distribution infrastructure, medium and low voltage power, lightning protection, and grounding systems for DoD, and Mission Critical Facility projects.
  • Developing integrated controls sequences and schematics for power distribution equipment.
  • Developing and editing product specifications for power distribution equipment and electrical components.
  • Directly interfacing with client SMEs for coordination of power systems components, controls, and integration.
  • Developing designs from site assessments and concept design through a project lifecycle to final design.
  • Interpreting and implementing client requirements into code-compliant designs.
  • Creating and supervising the development of electrical plans and details with the use of Revit or AutoCAD.
  • Performing Power Systems Studies through creation of electrical models in SKM (or similar software).
  • Conducting electrical surveys (onsite) and site visits during construction.
  • Performing quality control review of electrical engineering design.
  • Providing guidance to entry level engineers.
  • Preparing and reviewing design and construction cost estimates for electrical scopes of work.
  • Performing construction administration tasks including shop drawing and RFI reviews.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field and 6 years of relevant electrical power system design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Possess and active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
  • Due to the nature of this work, US Citizenship is required
  • Valid US Drivers License, and as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's motor vehicle records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with spot networks and micro-grid systems, lighting design, and electrical commissioning.
  • Experience in development of A/E services proposals
  • Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with direct client interface and high-level accountability
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS office applications
  • Ability to prioritize multitask plan adapt and self-initiate tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Telecommunications design experience including telecommunications network, A/V, and electronic security design in DoD and mission critical projects
  •  Knowledge of and experience with Department of Defense requirements including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and the National Electric Code

Additional Information

    • Relocation Assistance is available for this position

    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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