Electrical Discipline Lead

AECOM • Murray, UT

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support a multidisciplinary design team working on power-generation projects, including traditional steam and thermal generation and advanced nuclear technologies. The role may be performed remotely or from one of AECOM’s Energy offices in the United States. The successful candidate will make independent engineering decisions under senior staff guidance and have an opportunity to grow into project technical leadership. The position includes leading electrical engineering teams, serving as Electrical Lead or Engineer of Record, contributing to design work, and supporting projects throughout their lifecycle, from feasibility through construction, startup, and commissioning. Occasional travel may be required. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 6 years of related experience in electrical engineering for power-generation facilities.
• EIT certification and ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within 1 year.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• 12 or more years of experience with power-generation facilities.
• 5 or more years of experience as a project technical electrical lead or electrical Engineer of Record.
• Experience engineering and designing combined-cycle plants and/or nuclear generation stations.
• Medium-voltage design experience.
• Complex electrical modeling experience, including parallel generators and load balancing.
• Field construction and commissioning experience.
• Successful experience working in remote and multidisciplinary teams.
• Expert familiarity with industry codes and standards, including IBC, NFPA, NEC, NESC, and IEEE.
• Proficiency with power-systems analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.
• Experience working in collaborative model environments such as Navisworks or BIM 360.
• Demonstrated experience participating in complex, multidisciplinary programs or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nuclear Technical Lead and Department Manager with strategic resourcing initiatives.
• Supervise and lead electrical engineers, supporting their technical development and career growth.
• Serve as Electrical Lead or Engineer of Record on projects of varying sizes, maintaining responsibility for deliverable development and contributing to design work.
• Improve project efficiency by creating, updating, and implementing group standards and templates, and researching and recommending software packages or plug-ins.
• Develop task and deliverable lists with associated hour estimates and schedules to support business development activities.
• Collaborate across disciplines on equipment general arrangements, P&IDs, asset and tie-in lists, orthographic drawings, and related project work.
• Provide technical expertise for risk assessments, due diligence, and other studies, presenting complex technical solutions to clients.
• Support projects throughout the lifecycle, including feasibility, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Direct and contribute to electrical engineering lists, specifications, and drawings, including equipment specifications, cable and conduit load lists, one-lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts.
• Perform quality-control reviews of work developed by others.
• Participate in and present engineering work at internal and client meetings, including meetings requiring occasional travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior