Electrical Engineering Lead

AECOM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to work in Houston or Dallas, TX. This role involves leading projects in electrical systems design, managing the team workload, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of related experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Professional Engineer license. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $135,000 to $195,000 based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop electrical teams.
• Coordinate design and schedules with other disciplines.
• Evaluate project staffing requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

SKM

ETAP

EZ-Power

Job description

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated, technically experienced team leader to serve as Electrical Engineering Lead based in Houston or Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have a passion for 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 the electrical design work on exciting and complex projects.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

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
• Corporate Commercial
• Government and Academic
• Utility Plant and campus distribution

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. You will be expected to:

• 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 relationsIdentify 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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;
• Familiarity with 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.

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $135,000 to $195,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.