AECOM

Senior Electrical and I&C CAD Design

AECOM$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 6 years of relevant power or industrial experience or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation design principles.
  • Proficient in various CAD software including AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Revit.
  • Experience in managing Common Data Environments (e.g. ProjectWise, BIM 360).
  • Demonstrated capability to integrate diverse data sets in project modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical and I&C CAD design for projects of all sizes.
  • Ensure effective facility design while considering safety and project constraints.
  • Collaborate with team members to produce drawings and resolve interface issues.
  • Manage project execution including task budgets and scheduling.
  • Utilize laser scans and other data for modeling and design integration.
  • Develop and present project updates in meetings as needed.
  • Contribute to business development and proposal efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible work options including remote work.
  • Paid time off and leave of absence benefits.
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Senior Electrical and I&C Designer to support our multi-disciplinary design team addressing the most challenging engineering tasks in power generation. AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies.

This includes being a part of the first-of-a-kind program with AECOM partners advancing the innovative stellarator technology to the world.

https://aecom.com/press-releases/aecom-establishes-partnership-with-type-one-energy-to-provide-design-engineering-services-for-its-innovative-stellarator-fusion-power-plant-infinity-two/

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

The successful candidate will have understanding and experience in electrical and instrumentation design and technology principles. She/he will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members and customers. He/she will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with an excellent attention to detail.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:
  • Perform as the Electrical and I&C discipline CAD lead for projects of all sizes
  • Oversee the design and preparation of electrical and I&C deliverables, ensuring efficient facility design while addressing constructability, safety, and project constraints
  • Perform complex CAD tasks and coordinate the production of various drawings, while collaborating with team members to create an integrated digital project content and resolve interface issues.
  • Ability to collaborate with engineers and project managers to develop facility designs, generate deliverables and progress through all stages of design - feasibility through construction support.
  • Perform the role of lead discipline CAD designer on projects managing execution by maintaining task budgets, staffing plan and schedule updates.
  • Prepare bills of materials and quantity take offs
  • Utilize diverse data sources such as laser scans, vendor files, LiDAR surfaces, and survey points for project modeling, while managing survey and client data throughout the project lifecycle and demonstrating proficiency in coordinate systems and data transformation.
  • Contributes to business development activities and proposal development
  • Creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards
  • Ability to check and verify work prepared by peer/group
  • Participating in and presenting at meetings including those requiring occasional travel


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS + 6 years of relevant power or industrial experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the management of Common Data Environments including ProjectWise, BIM 360, ACC
  • Physical design experience for power generation or industrial facilities
  • Adaptability and fervent curiosity in learning new software and applications
  • Experience utilizing and integrating data sets into 3D model (e.g. laser scans, LiDAR, etc.)
  • Experience in CadWorx, Revit, Solidworkx, ReCap, NX, AutoCAD Electrical, Elecdes•
  • Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Experience in SQL
  • Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks)
  • Field or construction experience
  • Proficient with electrical design layouts, fittings, and materials, along with a solid understanding
  • of field instruments, wiring, and control systems.
  • 5+ yrs experience as discipline CAD lead
  • Success in leading remote teams and/or high value centers
  • Strong experience leveraging laser scan or other data sets to inform design development
  • Knowledge of typical stakeholders and be able to anticipate data requests and expectations
  • Understanding of vendor documentation and it's use as a reference and basis for assigned tasks
  • Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry (incl safety) standards


Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 30, 2026.

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.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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