AECOM

Senior Electrical Engineer

AECOM$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design for water treatment and conveyance projects throughout all project phases.
  • Develop complete electrical design packages including diagrams and specifications.
  • Engineer power systems, including medium-voltage setups and protective device coordination.
  • Coordinate with I&C/SCADA teams on instrumentation and control interface requirements.
  • Integrate mechanical and process requirements into electrical designs for treatment systems.
  • Perform design calculations and studies using industry-standard tools.
  • Prepare technical documents including basis-of-design reports and construction packages.
  • Provide construction support by reviewing submittals and conducting field observations.
  • Lead quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Engage with clients for business development and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Supportive environment for mentoring and team collaboration.
  • Involvement in diverse projects across water solutions.
  • Dynamic and innovative workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM's Water Business Line is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver electrical design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and conveyance systems in our Denver, CO office. The ideal candidate will drive multi-discipline design execution, mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and support delivery from planning through commissioning.

Job Description
  • Lead electrical scope for water treatment and conveyance projects across planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Develop complete design packages: single-line diagrams, load lists, panel schedules, grounding/lightning protection, conduit/cable schedules, area classification, plans/sections, details, and specifications.
  • Engineer power systems: medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs/soft starters, standby generators, UPS, short-circuit and protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
  • Coordinate instrumentation and controls interfaces with I&C/SCADA teams, including PLC panels, networks, and telemetry requirements.
  • Integrate process and mechanical requirements (pumps, blowers, UV, membranes, filtration, chemical systems) into robust, maintainable electrical designs.
  • Perform design calculations and studies (load flow, motor starting, arc flash, grounding) using industry-standard tools.
  • Prepare basis-of-design reports, cost estimates, draft schedules, and construction work packages; support bid evaluations and procurement.
  • Provide construction-phase services: respond to RFIs, review submittals, perform field observations, support factory/site acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning.
  • Lead quality reviews, apply lessons learned, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • Support client engagement and business development: scope development, level-of-effort, proposals, and technical presentations.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience with a focus on water/wastewater treatment and conveyance.
  • Proficiency with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and relevant utility interconnection requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower).
  • Experience with SCADA/I&C integration and panel design coordination (UL 508A familiarity).
  • Working knowledge of AWWA and relevant water sector standards and owner preferences.
  • Experience with hazardous/classified area design and load sequencing for high-horsepower pumping.
  • Proficiency with BIM-enabled delivery (AutoCAD, Revit), , and digital design collaboration tools.
  • Experience with surge/transient impacts on electrical design in conveyance systems (in coordination with hydraulics).
  • Proposal and interview experience; client account support and task management.
  • Power system modeling: load flow, motor starting, protective device coordination, arc flash.
  • Experience with MV/LV distribution, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, grounding/lightning protection, standby generation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role.
  • Relocation is not available for this role.
  • Some travel may be required to support regional projects and client meetings.


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 a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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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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