Entry-Level Electrical Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to be based in Roanoke, VA.

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

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

• Under the direction of a Sr. Electrical Engineer, the successful candidate will perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Creating electrical plans and details with the use of Revit or AutoCAD.
• Create electrical models in SKM to calculate arc flash, fault currents and voltage drop.
• Interpret and implement client standards into code compliant designs.
• Utilize lighting software to perform lighting calculations.
• Prepare engineering related calculations, develop drawings and specifications under the supervision of a Sr. Electrical Engineer.
• Assist with the electrical design of medium and low voltage power distribution, lighting, lightning protection, and grounding systems for multiple sectors including Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, DoD, and Mission Critical projects.
• Work under supervision of a senior level team member.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or another related field.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Highly motivated and independent self-starter.
• Successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) not required.
• Experience in Commercial, DOD, industrial, aviation, high rise, or Mission Critical projects.
• Competent in all conventional aspects of Electrical engineering and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard Electrical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Knowledge of and experience with Department of Defense requirements including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• Knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as AGI, SKM, MS Office, AutoCAD and/or REVIT).
• Willingness to learn Electrical design and the preparation of design and construction documents.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Roanoke, VA. The selected candidate must be available to work in Roanoke, VA on a scheduled basis.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

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