Electrical Engineer III

AECOM is looking for a locally based Electrical Engineer to support our operations in North Carolina and South Carolina, this role is essential for maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring timely project completions. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems for industrial water and wastewater applications, as well as providing critical construction inspection services. Your local expertise will help streamline project execution, reduce travel expenses, and avoid potential delays. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage design processes, and uphold quality assurance standards while traveling as needed to project sites. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Design low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems for industrial water/wastewater applications and building services, including switchgears, switchboards, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, generators, transformers, and distribution panels. • Perform design for lighting, fire alarm, communications, security, and grounding systems. • Prepare design deliverables including single-line diagrams, electrical plans, wiring schematics, schedules, calculations, specifications, and construction cost estimates in compliance with applicable codes and standards. • Establish electrical equipment performance parameters based on project requirements and coordinate with equipment vendors on preliminary selections. • Develop technical proposals and engineering fee estimates. • Manage designs during construction, including shop drawing review, information request response, and punch list generation. • Provide quality assurance oversight and independent quality control reviews of calculations, plans, specifications, and engineering reports developed by others. • Collaborate with design professionals, project managers, and other disciplines within project teams across US offices. • Use computer software to solve engineering problems and support design development. • Travel locally and nationally to project sites as needed (up to 25%). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering plus 4 years of relevant experience • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia or ability to become licensed within one year. • Travel of up to 25% may be required based on project assignments, client needs, and business requirements Preferred Qualifications: • 5+ years of Electrical design experience, preferably relating to water treatment facilities, pump stations, or water infrastructure. • Proficient with electrical design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM PowerTools. • Proven problem solver able to grasp complex concepts readily. • Ability to apply passion and leadership in a collaborative and progressive team-oriented work environment. Additional Information • Sponsorship is not available for this position. • Relocation 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. 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.