Electrical Engineer III - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer to be based in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications for design bid build projects

• Prepare electrical design and documentation for design build projects
• Review cost estimates for electrical design projects
• Perform detailed analysis of existing conditions, owner program and budget, and develop electrical design solutions
• Develop electrical power distribution and lighting design concepts with architects, engineers and owners
• Ensure design conforms with all applicable codes and standards
• Conduct electrical surveys
• Conduct site visits during construction
• Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines
• Perform construction administration tasks including shop drawing and RFI review
• Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of a senior professional engineer
• Perform quality control review of electrical engineering design
• Provide guidance to entry level engineers
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision
• Independently perform all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.  With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.  Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies. 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or a related field plus four (4) years of experience in buildings and facilities engineering with specific experience in the design of lighting design and power distribution
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and specifying low voltage (480 V and below) electrical power distribution systems for commercial, government and institutional facilities including office tenant space, utilities and support facilities
• Experience designing and specifying ductbank and manhole systems
• Experience designing and specifying lighting and lighting control systems for commercial, government and industrial facilities in accordance with energy code requirements (ASHRE 90.1, IECC, UFC) including familiarity with lighting calculations, occupancy/vacancy control, and application of state-of-the-art materials to projects
• Experience preparing and reviewing electrical system load analysis, short circuit analysis, arc flash studies, etc.
•  Familiarity with the National Electric Code and other NFPA codes
• Familiarity with UFC
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience
• Experience understanding overall project constraints including design/construction budget limitations and schedule requirements
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients and other team members and disciplines
• Use of effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Experience using electrical system analysis tools (E-TAP, SKM, etc)

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Offered rate of compensation (Virginia locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. 

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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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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.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.