Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM Water is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Electrical group supporting Water Infrastructure projects. This role will lead and support design efforts for a variety of water infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance.

This position can be located as remote, ideally with an existing AECOM nearby for support. 

Job Description:

• Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
• Participates in development of technical proposals.
• Design low voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution systems and building services. 
• Prepare and develop engineering studies, reports, calculations, designs, specifications, and construction cost estimates in compliance with applicable code and standard requirements.
• Establish electrical equipment performance parameters based on project requirements and coordinate with equipment vendors to refine preliminary selections.
• Use computer software as a tool to solve engineering problems.
• Manage designs during construction including shop drawing review, information request response, and punch list generation.
• Provide quality assurance oversight and independent quality control reviews to support deliverables developed by others including calculations, plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Develop engineering fee estimates, assist with technical proposal preparation, and participate in client presentations.
• Work within a project team environment, interfacing and coordinating with other disciplines and design team members.
• Collaborate with design professionals and project managers in other US offices. Occasionally collaborate internationally.
• Occasional light local and national travel to project sites.
• Experienced with large, multidisciplinary projects in a lead engineering role.
• Interested in and capable of managing, mentoring, and recruiting engineering and support staff.
• Perform electrical system designs including:
  • Switchgears,
  • Switchboards,
  • Motor control centers,
  • Variable frequency drives,
  • Generators, transformers,
  • Distribution panels, and
  • Other electrical distribution systems components.
• Perform design for lighting, fire alarm, telephone, security and grounding systems.
• Prepare design drawings including single line diagrams, electrical plans, wiring schematics, schedules, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement: 

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Electrical design experience, preferably relating to water treatment facilities, pump stations, or water infrastructure.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer
• Proficient with electrical design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, and Amp Calc.
• Interested in and experienced with project management ranging from small, discipline specific type to larger multidiscipline type.
• Proven problem solver able to grasp complex concepts readily.
• Ability to apply passion and leadership in a collaborative and progressive team-oriented work environment.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.<