Senior Electrical Engineer

AECOM•Denver, CO

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with an electrical engineering background to support mining projects during planning and design. Candidates with industrial electrical engineering experience outside the mining industry will also be considered. The role provides specialized technical input to studies and designs, may serve as a technical advisor, and can lead electrical engineering or discipline work on mid- to large-size projects. The engineer performs calculations and designs, develops procedures, estimates costs and technical effort, reviews deliverables, and guides entry-level engineers. Work includes conceptual and detailed design, electrical equipment sizing and selection, preparation of calculation packages and technical reports, development of specifications and vendor data requirements, bid analyses, and review of vendor drawings. The engineer also coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, supports project budgets and schedules, and works with current and prospective clients to deliver electrical engineering solutions for mining projects. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, and clients, along with the ability to complete work to agreed budgets and schedules with little supervision. Domestic and international project travel is required. Sponsorship and relocation are not provided. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education in electrical engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy.
Strong written and oral communication, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor; initiative on assignments.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines.
Ability to author reports and prepare detailed, properly documented calculation packages with references.
Resourcefulness, organization, professionalism, attention to detail, and people skills.
Willingness to travel to domestic and international project locations.
Ability to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Nice To Haves

On-site construction, commissioning, and start-up experience.
PE license in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or Nevada, or ability to acquire one.
MSHA Miner training.
Experience in processing instrumentation and controls.
Experience leading designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems to coordinate with designers on construction-level drawings.
Industrial electrical engineering experience, including experience outside the mining industry.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs and serve as a technical advisor when needed.
Develop study and design procedures that support high-quality, cost-effective work.
Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables and provide guidance to entry-level engineers.
Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort for projects.
Perform engineering calculations and designs, identify discrepancies, and propose solutions using standard or previously developed methods.
Lead electrical engineering or discipline work on mid- to large-size projects.
Complete primary design elements independently and perform work within agreed budgets and schedules with little supervision.
Perform quality-control reviews of design calculations and drawings.
Prepare calculation packages for sizing electrical equipment and write reports documenting technical results, methodologies, figures, and tables.
Perform early project design work, including conceptual studies, electrical loads, equipment sizing and selection, datasheets, and general arrangements.
Develop electrical equipment, material, and equipment specifications and vendor data requirements.
Perform detailed technical bid analyses for electrical equipment and systems.
Review vendor shop drawings for compliance with industry codes, standards, and project requirements.
Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts, ensuring services meet project requirements on time and within budget.
Provide electrical engineering leadership for investigations and analyses on multidisciplinary mining projects.
Coordinate and direct staff preparing designs, specifications, drawings, figures, reports, and calculations.
Work with existing and potential clients to provide electrical engineering and design solutions for mining projects.
Contribute to development of engineering budgets and schedules.
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, clients, and others in individual and team settings.
Travel to domestic and international project locations as needed.
Attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.