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AECOM Electrical Engineering II in Arlington, Virginia

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Electrical Engineer II for immediate employment in our Arlington, VA . office. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Electrical Engineer II

  • Under the direction of a Sr. Electrical Engineer, the successful candidate will perform assignments requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

  • Create 3D models of electrical installations in Revit.

  • Create 2D and 3D Drawings using AutoCAD.

  • Create electrical models in SKM to calculate arc-flash, fault currents, and voltage drop.

  • Interpret and implement client standards into code-compliant designs

  • Survey and evaluate existing conditions to formulate a fully coordinated scope of work within code-compliant electrical designs

  • Exercise engineering judgment while developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives

  • Prepare engineering-related calculations, and develop drawings and specifications under the supervision of a Sr. Electrical Engineer.

  • Assist with the electrical design of medium and low voltage power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection, security, and other low voltage systems for facilities.

  • Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions. Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or a related field plus two (2) years of experience in buildings and facilities engineering with specific experience in the design of lighting design and power distribution

  • Experience with the design of modifications to low voltage (480 V and below) electrical power systems for commercial, government, and institutional facilities including office tenant space, utilities, and support facilities - This includes preparation of electrical system load analysis, short circuit analysis, arc flash studies, etc.

  • AutoCAD and/or Revit experience

  • Must possess a valid driver's license and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

  • Professional experience in Microsoft Office Software (Examples include MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

  • Must be a United States Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).

  • Familiarity with the National Electric Code and other NFPA codes

  • Familiarity and experience with Department of Defense requirements including Unified Facilities Criteria UFC.

  • Knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as AGI, SKM, ETAP, MS Office, Revit, and AutoCAD)

  • Displayed ability to execute complete, accurate,and coordinated project design assignments on time and within budget

  • Understanding of overall project constraints including design/construction budget limitations and schedule requirements

  • Competent in all conventional aspects of Electrical Engineering

  • Highly motivated and independent self-starter

  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members and disciplines

  • Willingness to learn Electrical design and the preparation of design and construction documents

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Additional Information

Additional Information:

  • Relocation is not available for this position

  • Sponsorship is not available for this position

  • Position will require the ability to travel, potentially 15%-20% of the time

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10092888

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

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