Electrical Engineer II (Hybrid) - Buildings & Places

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to join our Buildings + Places team in Arlington, VA. You will develop electrical designs for diverse projects and build expertise under senior engineers, contributing to high-performance new construction and renovations.

You will create 3D models in Revit, produce 2D drawings in AutoCAD, and perform SKM analyses (short circuit, TCC, arc flash, voltage drop) while ensuring code compliance and coordination with other disciplines.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering +2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for commercial, institutional, or government facilities.
• Experience with modifications and upgrades to low-voltage electrical systems (480V and below).
• Familiarity with electrical analyses, including: Load calculations, Short circuit studies, Arc flash studies, Voltage drop calculations.
• Experience using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for a variety of building and infrastructure projects.
• Create and maintain 3D electrical models using Revit and prepare 2D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Perform electrical system studies using SKM, including: Short circuit and fault current analysis, Time-current coordination (TCC) studies, Arc flash analysis and labeling, Voltage drop calculations.
• Apply client standards and project requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Conduct field investigations and assess existing site conditions to support renovation and modernization projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Assist in the design of: Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, Interior and exterior lighting systems, Grounding and lightning protection systems, Security and low-voltage systems.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Apply engineering judgment when evaluating design alternatives and developing technical solutions.
• Support project delivery activities under the direction of project managers and senior technical staff.

Skills

Electrical design

3D modeling

2D drawings

Project coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

FE Exam (preferred)

Tools

SKM

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to join our Buildings + Places team in Arlington, VA. You will develop electrical designs for diverse projects and build expertise under senior engineers, contributing to high-performance new construction and renovations.

You will create 3D models in Revit, produce 2D drawings in AutoCAD, and perform SKM analyses (short circuit, TCC, arc flash, voltage drop) while ensuring code compliance and coordination with other disciplines.