Electrical Engineering Lead

AECOM • Houston, TX

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About The Position

AECOM is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to be based in Houston or Dallas, TX . The ideal candidate will excel in leading technically proficient teams, designing custom solutions, mentoring mid-level and junior staff, managing the electrical team workload, and developing calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications for complex and exciting projects. This role offers significant growth opportunities, both in steering business and client relations and in shaping the development of the electrical engineering team in Texas. We have an opening for an Electrical Engineering Lead responsible for electrical systems design (power distribution, power generation, energy storage, lighting, fire alarm) for a wide variety of multi-disciplinary (A&E) project types, including but not limited to: Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Laboratories Utility Plant and campus distribution Civic and Higher Education Corporate Commercial The Electrical Engineering Principal should be capable of leading and developing teams to complete building engineering projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering or related field plus eight (8) years of related design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Nice To Haves

• 12+ years of engineering experience in the commercial building design and the construction industry
• Current Professional Engineers license in the state of Texas or ability to gain reciprocity
• 5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients either as a project manager or as the engineering lead
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Experience with design and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility scale power distribution systems including selecting and specifying conductors, raceway, switch gear, motor control centers, panelboards, circuit breakers, and other common power distribution components
• Experience with designing electrical and life safety systems based on NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, and ANSI/EIA/TIA compliant
• Technical writing experience and proficiency
• Strong proficiency in REVIT and knowledge of BIM
• Modeling electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools
• Specifying electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, motors, and variable frequency drives
• Experience scoping and drafting fees for engineering components of interdisciplinary project work
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Discipline Leader for our Texas team and provide mentorship to an experienced group of engineers
• Be responsible for Electrical systems design (power distribution, power generation, energy storage, lighting, fire alarm)
• Plan design work, calculates costs, and time schedules to assign design duties to junior staff working on projects
• Coordinate design and schedule with other disciplines such as architectural, structural, mechanical, technology and equipment suppliers
• Maintain accurate project documentation and design data for permanent project files
• Evaluate project staffing requirements, analyzes problems, and writes reports
• Lead client meetings regarding engineering systems and maintaining good client relations
• Identify prospective clients, assists in marketing to develop new clients, and develops future projects with existing clients
• Assure quality and completeness of the engineering design
• Switch between work on multiple/different projects daily
• Represent the organization and maintains liaison with individuals and related organizations
• Signing and sealing contract documents

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees