Senior Electrical Engineer

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Job Opportunity: Senior Electrical Engineer

AECOM has a Senior Electrical Engineer position available in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/develop teams to complete both small and large projects.
• Experience with both internal and external clients.
• Serve as a Discipline Leader for our Arlington 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 mechanical, communications, structural, ITS, civil, 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, analyze problems, and write reports.
• Attend project meetings, or when appropriate, delegates activities.
• Meet with clients, prepare proposals and presentations while maintaining good client relations.
• Lead project quality control.
• 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 maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience or a combination of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Virginia or the ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of start date.
• Experience working on various electrical systems.
• Due to the nature of this work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of recent relevant experience.
• Recent, previous experience with VDOT projects.
• Experience designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
• Electrical code knowledge including National Electric Code (NEC).
• Experience scoping and drafting fees for electrical engineering components of interdisciplinary project work.
• Experience in Electrical Power Calculation Software, including: SKM and ETAP.
• Lighting calculation experience with AGI32.
• Experience with NFPA, ISA, and IEEE Regulatory Codes.
• Experience using Microsoft programs and BIM software (primarily Revit and AutoCAD).
• Experience in the following markets: Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Justice, and Higher Education projects.
• Ability to manage and work on multiple projects with other team members.

Benefits and Opportunities:

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation support 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, 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 2025. 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.