Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support commissioning programs throughout the US and OCONUS regions. This is an onsite position. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading and managing technical assignments and ensuring the successful commissioning of electrical systems across various projects. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering:

• Lead and oversee the commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, control systems, and related equipment
• Provide technical peer review of engineering design drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals
• Initiate and lead quality assurance and commissioning from design through post-occupancy phases
• Develop electrical commissioning specifications and electrical test procedures to validate the installation and performance of power distribution systems and controls
• Serve as the Lead Quality Control Verifier for AECOM-developed commissioning procedures
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify the readiness of systems and equipment for commissioning
• Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches
• Support project overnight travel, estimated at 30% annually

Project Management and Leadership:

• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate technical assignments with minimal supervision. Supervision is generally limited to assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits
• Act independently on technical matters, requiring extensive progressive experience
• Interface with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues, managing client expectations
• Advise senior management on project status regularly
• Anticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate alternative action plans
• Comply with AECOM project manager guidelines and reporting duties, including project execution, deadlines, client communication, and team utilization
• Manage a group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the unit

Team Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead junior, mid-level, and senior staff, providing mentorship, direction, and motivation on a daily basis and in a strategic manner to ensure AECOM remains an employer of choice for field technical engineers and commissioning professionals
• Approve leave for direct reports and input into staff performance and development continuously
• Assist staff with annual goal setting and monitor progress towards achieving goals

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including design and commissioning experience in a supervisory role
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• National Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of electrical system equipment and design including low and medium voltage power distribution, control systems, and emergency power systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and system quality control and test procedures 
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as IEEE, NEC, and IEC
• Proficiency in read