Electrical Engineering Manager

AECOM•Denver, CO

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager (Team Lead) to be based in Denver, CO. This role is a senior leadership position within AECOM’s Buildings + Places electrical engineering practice, responsible for technical excellence, people leadership, and electrical discipline delivery across a diverse portfolio of building projects. The Electrical Engineering Manager will lead and grow our team of electrical engineers supporting projects across commercial, science & technology, aviation, federal, industrial, and mission‑critical markets. Typical project sizes range from $5M to $500M in construction value, with opportunities to support large, complex, multidisciplinary programs. This role is ideal for a senior electrical engineer who has served as a technical lead, project manager, or department‑level leader and is ready to formally step into team leadership, delivery ownership, and practice development responsibilities, while remaining technically engaged in electrical design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months
Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IES, and applicable building codes
Experience designing building electrical systems including power, lighting, emergency, and low‑voltage systems
Proficiency with electrical analysis and design tools such as SKM, ETAP, Easypower, Revit, and AutoCAD
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform site visits; valid driver’s license required
Prior experience in a team lead, department lead, or mentoring‑heavy role

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
12+ years of electrical engineering experience
Experience with aviation, federal, mission‑critical, or science & technology facilities
Background in resilient power systems, microgrids, electrification, or sustainability‑driven design
Advanced BIM coordination experience
Credentials such as LEED AP, CEM, or NCEES Record

Responsibilities

Serve as the electrical discipline lead and formal Engineer of Record for assigned projects
Lead electrical design for mid‑size projects and major scopes on large, complex multidisciplinary projects
Perform and review advanced electrical engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
Provide technical expertise in: Power distribution and service entrance systems, Lighting and lighting controls design, Emergency, standby, and critical power systems, Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection, Fire alarm, communications, security, and other low‑voltage systems
Support delivery of resilient, energy‑efficient, and electrification‑focused designs
Oversee construction administration activities including submittals, RFIs, site observations, and technical issue resolution
Represent electrical engineering in client meetings, interdisciplinary coordination, and design reviews
Lead, manage, and grow electrical engineering teams, including workload planning, resourcing, and technical oversight
Support hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of Engineer staff
Provide performance feedback, goalsetting, and career guidance aligned with AECOM expectations
Mentor engineers toward professional licensure, technical upskilling, and future leadership roles
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support workforce forecasting and coordination with discipline, department, and regional leadership
Own electrical discipline delivery on assigned projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance
Act as an Electrical Lead, supporting scope development, staffing plans, and coordination
Contribute to technical proposals, pursuit strategies, interviews, and client presentations
Support and strengthen client relationships through trusted technical leadership
Assist discipline leadership with development of standards, tools, and delivery best practices
Participate in technical reviews, internal knowledge sharing, and mentoring initiatives
Collaborate with electrical teams across the large network of AECOM offices
Support innovation initiatives related to digital delivery, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure
Participate in shaping regional technical standards, and innovation initiatives within the Buildings + Places practice