Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

AECOM Water is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Chicago, IL office. This role will lead and support design efforts for a variety of water infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance.

Job Description:

Approves and signs off on design and construction phase work.

Presents complex technical solutions to clients.

Participates in development of technical proposals.

Design low voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution systems and building services.

Prepare and develop engineering studies, reports, calculations, designs, specifications, and construction cost estimates in compliance with applicable code and standard requirements.

Establish electrical equipment performance parameters based on project requirements and coordinate with equipment vendors to refine preliminary selections.

Use computer software as a tool to solve engineering problems.

Manage designs during construction including shop drawing review, information request response, and punch list generation.

Provide quality assurance oversight and independent quality control reviews to support deliverables developed by others including calculations, plans, specifications, and engineering reports.

Develop engineering fee estimates, assist with technical proposal preparation, and participate in client presentations.

Direct the efforts of junior engineers, graphics staff, and interns.

Work within a project team environment, interfacing and coordinating with other disciplines and design team members.

Collaborate with design professionals and project managers in other US offices. Occasionally collaborate internationally.

Occasional light local and national travel to project sites.

Experienced with large, multidisciplinary projects in a lead engineering role.

Interested in and capable of managing, mentoring, and recruiting engineering and support staff.

Perform electrical system designs including:Switchgears,

Switchboards,

Motor control centers,

Variable frequency drives,

Generators, transformers,

Distribution panels, and

Other electrical distribution systems components.

Perform design for lighting, fire alarm, telephone, security and grounding systems.

Prepare design drawings including single line diagrams, electrical plans, wiring schematics, schedules, etc.