Senior Electrical Engineer

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Job Description

The Sr. Electrical Engineer should be capable of leading and developing teams to complete both small and large projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients is required. Candidate must be well organized, be able to demonstrate critical thinking and can quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution. This position can be located in either our Chicago or Detroit offices.

As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, you will be expected to: 

• Be self-motivated with strong work ethic and take pride in your work 
• Serve as a Discipline Leader for our Illinois team 
• Complete electrical power and lighting designs for projects of all sizes 
• Make major design recommendations and design decisions 
• Plan design work, calculate costs, and prepare schedules to assign design duties to junior staff
• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment suppliers 
• Maintain accurate project documentation and design data for permanent project files 
• Act as an adviser and reviews correspondence prepared by junior project team members 
• Evaluate project staffing requirements, analyzes problems, and writes reports 
• Attend project meetings, or when appropriate, delegates activities 
• Meet with clients, prepares proposals and presentations while maintaining good client relations 
• Identify prospective clients, assists in marketing to develop new clients, and develops future projects with existing clients 
• Assist in project checking for quality control on other projects 
• Have knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans and drawings 
• Switch between work on multiple/different projects daily 
• Represent the organization and maintains liaison with individuals and related organizations 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering plus six (6) years of related design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license 
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of this work, US Citizenship is required 

Preferred

Qualifications

 

• Competent in all conventional aspects of electrical building engineering systems and conducts work in a professional manner while collaborating with other team members. 
• Strong electrical code knowledge including National Electric Code (NEC), ASHRAE and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). 
• Experience scoping and drafting fees for electrical engineering components of interdisciplinary project work 
• Experienced in Electrical Power Calculation Software, including: SKM, ETAP or Easy Power 
• Lighting calculation experience with Visual, AGI32 or Elumtools. 
• Working knowledge of NFPA, ISA, IEEE Regulatory Codes 
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft programs and BIM software (primarily Revit and AutoCAD) 
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups 
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise 
• Experience in the following markets: Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Justice, and Higher Education projects. 
• Analyze equipment energy use for optimizing systems selection. 
• Ability to manage and work on multiple projects with other team members.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• This will be a hybrid position; up to 2 days work from home. 
• Relocation is available for this role.  

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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. 

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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. 

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