Senior Electrical Designer - Water/Wastewater

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Southern California. The role focuses on electrical design, BIM modeling, and coordination with civil, structural, and process disciplines in a hybrid Orange County/Los Angeles office environment.

You will develop drawings and BIM models using Revit and AutoCAD, prepare site and power plans, and mentor junior designers while ensuring compliance with client standards and codes throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related technical discipline; or demonstrated equivalent experience. 6+ years of electrical design and drafting experience.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and ability to satisfy AECOM motor vehicle requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design drawings, BIM models and construction documents.
• Prepare electrical site plans, conduit plans, equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, power plans, lighting plans, schedules and installation details for construction.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers and multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, process, instrumentation and controls, and architectural disciplines.
• Participate in BIM coordination efforts, model reviews, clash detection, and design coordination meetings.
• Produce construction-level deliverables in accordance with client standards, AECOM standards, and applicable codes.
• Assist project managers and discipline leads with project delivery, document control, and quality assurance.
• Maintain drawing registers, BIM models, and project documentation using ProjectWise or similar document management platforms.
• Support electrical design efforts from conceptual planning through final design, bidding, construction, and as-built documentation.
• Performing field verification and supporting construction-phase services as required.
• Mentoring junior designers and providing technical guidance related to drafting standards, BIM workflows, and drawing production.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Independent work

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Engineering Technology / Drafting Technology)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ProjectWise

Job description

Senior Electrical Designer - Water/Wastewater

• Full-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Orange, CA - 999 Town & Country
• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 145,000 - yearly

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

The Water Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Electrical Designer to support design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Southern California. This position may be based in either our Orange County or Los Angeles offices.

The successful candidate will support multidisciplinary project teams in the development of electrical design documents and BIM models for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, conveyance systems, reservoirs, and related infrastructure projects.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and coordinating electrical design drawings, BIM models, and construction documents using Revit, AutoCAD, and other approved project software.
• Prepare electrical site plans, conduit plans, equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, power plans, lighting plans, schedules, and installation details for construction.
• Coordinating with electrical engineers and multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, process, instrumentation and controls, and architectural disciplines.
• Participating in BIM coordination efforts, model reviews, clash detection, and design coordination meetings.
• Producing construction-level deliverables in accordance with client standards, AECOM standards, and applicable codes.
• Assisting project managers and discipline leads with project delivery, document control, and quality assurance.
• Maintaining drawing registers, BIM models, and project documentation using ProjectWise or similar document management platforms.
• Supporting electrical design efforts from conceptual planning through final design, bidding, construction, and as-built documentation.
• Performing field verification and supporting construction-phase services as required.
• Mentoring junior designers and providing technical guidance related to drafting standards, BIM workflows, and drawing production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or a related technical discipline; or demonstrated equivalent experience. 6+ years of electrical design and drafting experience supporting infrastructure, industrial, municipal, or water/wastewater projectsor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and ability to satisfy AECOM motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of electrical design and drafting experience.
• 8+ years of experience supporting water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, conveyance systems, or related utility infrastructure.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM-based project delivery, including development and coordination of electrical models.
• Experience preparing construction documents for public agency or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience supporting large municipal treatment facilities, reclamation plants, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience producing BIM models using Revit MEP.
• Experience with City of Los Angeles, MWD, OC San, LACSD, LADWP, DWP, or similar municipal agency standards.
• Experience coordinating electrical power, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise or equivalent electronic document management systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple concurrent assignments.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Relocation is not provided for this role.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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.