Electrical Engineer III

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

11h

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Electrical Engineer III to design electrical systems for industrial water and wastewater applications and traditional building services. The role contributes to technical proposals and project delivery, prepares engineering analyses and design documents, and coordinates with equipment vendors, project teams, and colleagues in other U.S. offices. It also includes construction-phase design support and quality assurance and quality control work. Occasional travel to project sites may be required, with travel of up to 25% depending on assignments, client needs, and business requirements. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Sponsorship and relocation are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, or able to become licensed within one year.
Travel of up to 25% may be required based on project assignments, client needs, and business requirements.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of electrical design experience, preferably related to water treatment facilities, pump stations, or water infrastructure.
Proficiency with electrical design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM PowerTools.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and capacity to grasp complex concepts readily.
Ability to apply passion and leadership in a collaborative, progressive, team-oriented work environment.
Experience with large, multidisciplinary projects in an engineering role.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing technical proposals and assist with technical proposal preparation.
Design low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems for industrial water and wastewater applications and traditional building services.
Design lighting, fire alarm, communications, security, and grounding systems.
Prepare design drawings, including single-line diagrams, electrical plans, wiring schematics, and schedules.
Develop engineering studies, reports, calculations, designs, specifications, and construction cost estimates in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Establish electrical equipment performance parameters based on project requirements and coordinate with vendors to refine preliminary equipment selections.
Use computer software to solve engineering problems.
Manage designs during construction, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to information requests, and generating punch lists.
Provide quality assurance oversight and independent quality control reviews of deliverables developed by others, including calculations, plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
Develop engineering fee estimates.
Work in project teams, coordinating with other disciplines and design team members, and collaborate with design professionals and project managers in other U.S. offices.
Design electrical systems and components including switchgears, switchboards, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, generators, transformers, and distribution panels.
Travel to project sites as needed.