Electrical Engineering- Senior

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to be based in either Oakland or San Francisco , CO . This is an in-person role with a hybrid work schedule.
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 our growing Federal (Military/DoD) team, along with various other markets throughout the Northwest region, including Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Transportation, Sports + Rec and Science + Tech markets. 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.
Our Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism, planning and landscape design, strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management. This 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 Governments (Federal, State, and local), Commercial/Corporate, Science and Technology, Transportation and Higher Education sectors. We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.
The Senior 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 and supporting junior staff. The Engineer will be responsible for performing the 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.
Electrical engineering from conceptual design through construction administration and post-occupancy including writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings.
Be competent in all aspects of building electrical systems design for a variety of types of projects or markets to complete routing engineering assignments and calculations
Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings
Stays current on codes and technologies appropriate for building electrical systems including power, lighting, telecommunications and fire alarm systems.
Researches, develops, designs, specifies, and witnesses the testing of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials, applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering.
Organizes and conducts site visits for the purpose of data collection and evaluation of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes of work.
Coordinating with the client and multiple disciplines, acting as electrical engineer point of contact to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule.
Assist in proposal preparation and discipline plans that meet project requirements in conjunction with the senior leadership.
Manage and work on multiple projects with other team members, acting as mentor and reviewer of work.
Ensures discipline plans that are created meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule
Review team member's work for quality and recognition of training requirements
BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (PE) Registration
10+ years experience in designing building electrical systems

• Strong electrical code knowledge including National Electric Code (NEC), Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), ASHRAE and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
• Competent in all conventional aspects of electrical building engineering systems and conducts work in a professional manner while collaborating with other team members.
• Federal project experience,including knowledge of agency standards, procurement processes, and compliance with regulations.
• Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Justice, Sports, and Higher Education projects.
• Analyze equipment energy use for optimizing systems selection.
• Ability to manage and work on multiple projects with other team members.
• Lighting calculation experience with Visual, AGI32 or Elumtools.
• Strong Revit and CAD experience.
• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
• Project-related travel may be required for this position

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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.
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 2025. 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.
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering