Senior Electrical Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support programs throughout the US and OCONUS regions. This is an onsite position. The Senior Electrical Commissioning 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

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 reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documents

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication skills

• Demonstrable track record in managing the delivery of large, complex, multi-disciplined institutional projects

• Ability to develop key and trusted client relationships

• Excellent presentation skills necessary for running project meetings

• Effective negotiation and dispute resolution skills, analytical and decision-making abilities

• Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally

• Experience briefing senior management and non-specialists on complex technical matters

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

• Relocation is not 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, 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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