Senior Electrical Engineer
In-person · Glen Allen, VA, US... more
In-person · Glen Allen, VA, US... more
Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support commissioning programs throughout the US and OCONUS regions. This is an onsite position. The Senior Electrical 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