Electrical Engineer

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM Water is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Columbia, SC office. This role will lead and support design efforts for a variety of water infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance.   

• Participates in development of technical proposals.
• Design low voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution systems for industrial water/wastewater applications, as well as, traditional building services. 
• Perform design for lighting, fire alarm, telephone, security, and grounding systems.
• Prepare design drawings including single line diagrams, electrical plans, wiring schematics, schedules, etc.
• Prepare and develop engineering studies, reports, calculations, designs, specifications, and construction cost estimates in compliance with applicable code and standard requirements.
• Establish electrical equipment performance parameters based on project requirements and coordinate with equipment vendors to refine preliminary selections.
• Use computer software as a tool to solve engineering problems.
• Manage designs during construction including shop drawing review, information request response, and punch list generation.
• Provide quality assurance oversight and independent quality control reviews to support deliverables developed by others including calculations, plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Develop engineering fee estimates, assist with technical proposal preparation.
• Work within a project team environment, interfacing and coordinating with other disciplines and design team members.
• Collaborate with design professionals and project managers in other US offices.
• Occasional light local and national travel to project sites.
• Experienced with large, multidisciplinary projects in an engineering role.
• Perform electrical system designs including:
  • Switchgears,
  • Switchboards,
  • Motor control centers,
  • Variable frequency drives,
  • Generators, transformers,
  • Distribution panels, and
  • Other electrical distribution systems components.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or related field + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina, or ability to become licensed within one year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering + 6 years of Electrical design experience, preferably relating to water treatment facilities, pump stations, or water infrastructure.
• Proficient with electrical design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM.
• Proven problem solver able to grasp complex concepts readily.
• Ability to apply passion and leadership in a collaborative and progressive team-oriented work environment.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.