Lead Electrical Engineer - Industrial Power Systems

AECO; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineering Lead) to join our Energy team in Houston in a hybrid role. The candidate will lead electrical engineering efforts on industrial and power-generation projects, provide technical oversight, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The position requires a BS (plus 8 years) in Electrical Engineering, expertise in MV/HV systems, and a proven leadership track.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Experience in progressive electrical engineering in industrial facilities, utilities, or power-generation projects.
• Experience leading engineering teams and multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with Medium-voltage and high-voltage power systems, power generation facilities, substations and switchyards, and protective relaying and coordination studies.
• Understanding of Arc-flash and short-circuit studies, electrical distribution design, MCCs, generator interconnection and synchronization, and plant electrical system upgrades

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Electrical Engineer or Engineer of Record.
• Provide technical oversight for complex industrial and power-generation projects.
• Review and approve electrical designs, specifications, and calculations.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Interface directly with clients, plant personnel, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and technical quality.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of power systems.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be recognized as a subject matter expert in power systems.
• Lead major capital projects.
• Make engineering decisions affecting safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Have significant client-facing and business-development involvement.

Skills

Lead engineering teams

Client interface

Power systems

Project budgeting

Mentor engineers

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

SEL

GE protection

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineering Lead) to join our Energy team in Houston in a hybrid role. The candidate will lead electrical engineering efforts on industrial and power-generation projects, provide technical oversight, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The position requires a BS (plus 8 years) in Electrical Engineering, expertise in MV/HV systems, and a proven leadership track.