Senior Electrical Engineer

AECOM; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to be based in Atlanta, GA. The role leads complex electrical power system designs for commercial, government, and institutional facilities, with a focus on medium and low voltage systems.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality and on-time delivery while maintaining client relationships and project budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in buildings and facilities engineering.
• PE certification required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass MVR.

Responsibilities

• Works with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, and mechanical engineering.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Communicates complex technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drives decisions and coordinates across functions, geographies, and business lines.
• Applies advanced engineering knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Leads mid- to large-scale projects with responsibility for scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

SKM

ETAP

AGi32

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Atlanta, GA - 1360 Peachtree St
• Compensation: USD 145,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

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.

Job Description

AECOMis seeking aSenior Electrical Engineerto be based in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works and coordinates with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, structural, and mechanical engineers.
• Provides structured guidance, coaching, and training to develop junior engineers and enhance team capabilities.
• Communicates complex or sensitive technical information effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates collaboration across functions, geographies, business lines, and external stakeholders, using influence to drive decisions and achieve outcomes.
• Applies broad and highly specialized technical knowledge, recognized as a subject matter expert with strong business acumen.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving requirements, recommending improvements and opportunities for the business.
• Solves complex, novel, and challenging problems by applying advanced or state-of-the-art engineering knowledge and developing new or improved methods and techniques.
• Implements improvements to engineering methodologies, processes, and practices to support project and business objectives.
• Works with a high degree of autonomy, receiving primarily administrative guidance in terms of broad objectives and organizational priorities.
• Makes independent decisions on technical issues, methods, and approaches, while representing the organization in meetings, conferences, and coordination efforts.
• Serves as lead engineer on mid- to large-scale projects, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Accountable for project performance and results, including goal setting, stakeholder management, adherence to budget and schedule, and successful delivery of project objectives.
• Ensures compliance with established quality procedures by performing and documenting required quality control reviews and approving technical work products.
• Provides technical leadership and specialized expertise for studies, design efforts, and engineering solutions.
• Presents complex technical solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Participates in the development of technical proposals and provides engineering budget and schedule estimates for large projects.
• Maintains effective liaison and coordination with internal departments and external organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or a related field and 15+ years of relevant experience in buildings and facilities engineering with specific experience in the design of modifications to medium and low voltage (up to 15 kV, 480V, etc.) electrical power systems for commercial, government and institutional facilities including office tenant space, specialized buildings, utilities and support facilities.
• Experience with Autocad (4+ years), Revit (3+ years), Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, SKM or ETAP, AGi32 or similar calculations and modeling software.
• PE certification required.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Ability to pass background checks and gain access to military installations.
• Ability to travel one week at a time, dependent on project, within the US and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations and with minimal oversight
• Team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience working with geographically diverse and/or remote teams

Additional Information

• Relocation isavailable for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.