Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support programs throughout the US and OCONUS regions. This is an onsite position. The Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for leading and managing technical assignments and ensuring the successful commissioning of electrical systems across various projects. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering:

Lead and oversee the commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, control systems, and related equipment

Provide technical peer review of engineering design drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals

Initiate and lead quality assurance and commissioning from design through post-occupancy phases

Develop electrical commissioning specifications and electrical test procedures to validate the installation and performance of power distribution systems and controls

Serve as the Lead Quality Control Verifier for AECOM-developed commissioning procedures

Conduct site inspections and audits to verify the readiness of systems and equipment for commissioning

Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches

Support project overnight travel, estimated at 30% annually

Project Management and Leadership:

Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate technical assignments with minimal supervision. Supervision is generally limited to assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits

Act independently on technical matters, requiring extensive progressive experience

Interface with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues, managing client expectations

Advise senior management on project status regularly

Anticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate alternative action plans

Comply with AECOM project manager guidelines and reporting duties, including project execution, deadlines, client communication, and team utilization

Manage a group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the unit

Team Responsibilities:

Develop and lead junior, mid-level, and senior staff, providing mentorship, direction, and motivation on a daily basis and in a strategic manner to ensure AECOM remains an employer of choice for field technical engineers and commissioning professionals

Approve leave for direct reports and input into staff performance and development continuously

Assist staff with annual goal setting and monitor progress towards achieving goals