Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Systems (Hybrid)

AECOM; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineering Lead) to join our Energy team in a hybrid office/remote role. You will lead electrical design, reviews, and technical oversight on complex industrial and power-generation projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of related experience, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and proven ability to mentor engineers, interface with clients, and manage budgets and schedules to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering plus 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 (gas, steam, combined cycle, renewable, cogeneration, 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 modernization.

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

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Project leadership

Arc-flash

MCCs

NEC knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

SEL

GE protection applications

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineering Lead) to join our Energy team in a hybrid office/remote role. You will lead electrical design, reviews, and technical oversight on complex industrial and power-generation projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of related experience, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and proven ability to mentor engineers, interface with clients, and manage budgets and schedules to deliver safe, reliable solutions.