Job Description

AECOM has an opening for an experienced Electrical Engineer to be based in Orange, CA; Denver, CO; Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH; Houston, TX or Dallas, TX.

The Electrical Engineer will join a multidisciplinary, collaborative team with a range of expertise supporting the expansion of their knowledge base with the ability to travel and gain field experience.

As part of our team, you will support a diverse tapestry of work across markets like Commercial, Federal (Military/DoD), Healthcare, Higher Education, Sports + Rec and Science + Tech markets, including landmark projects in the industry. You will have opportunities to take on complex challenges and pioneer innovative solutions from strategy and design through project realization.

Join a practice filled with professionals pioneering Energy Conservation and Zero Carbon initiatives, focusing on renewable energy projects for high-performance buildings. Contribute to decarbonization and electrification efforts while enjoying focused growth opportunities in sustainable practices and skills enhancement training centric to AECOM's Sustainable Legacy.

About Buildings + Places:

Our Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism, and planning (inclusive of landscape design), strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management. This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create. Our practice focuses on the Commercial/Corporate, Science and Technology, Higher Education and Federal market sectors. We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

The Electrical Engineer will work in a highly collaborative environment on a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing building electrical systems. The Engineer will be responsible for performing technical calculations and design, understanding the project requirements and the effort required to complete the work and applying critical thinking to quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution.

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

• Electrical Engineering from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Be competent in all aspects of electrical building systems for a variety of types of projects or markets to complete routine engineering assignments and calculations.
• Independently perform assignments requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards relevant to Building related Electrical Engineering to be able to research and apply building code, regulatory and industry code requirements.
• Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
• Prepare electrical design calculations, utilize electrical and lighting design software.
• Responsible for supporting the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff.
• Coordinating with multiple disciplines and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule.
• Ensures discipline plans meet overall project team requirements for scope, quality, and schedule.
• Stays current on codes and technologies appropriate to electrical, telecom, and security.
• Ensures conformance with standards and established design practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
• Develops designs within a BIM design environment.
• Completes assigned engineering and design tasks in accordance with client specified criteria and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinates with other disciplines to produce complete and well-coordinated documents.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients or architects as needed.
• Organizes and conducts site visits for the purpose of data collection and evaluation of mechanical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar +4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer with 6+ years of experience in the design and support of Electrical Engineering work across preferred market sectors such as Commercial/Office, Federal (Military/DoD), Healthcare, Higher Education, Sports + Rec and Science + Tech markets
• Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or active progression towards obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD based design projects
• Competent in all conventional aspects of mechanical engineering and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Experience AutoCAD, AGI 32 design software
• Excellent communication skills; articulate, assertive, and confident
• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills
• Experience with LEED and sustainable design
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to support engineering

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment – Fully remote position not available.

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

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.