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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. 

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer 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.

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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 is expected to be a detail oriented, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently under the guidance of senior staff. It is an excellent career opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background and looking to grow into a project technical leadership role.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Support Nuclear Technical Lead and Department Manager with strategic resourcing initiatives

• Supervise and lead a team of electrical engineers through their individual and team technical development for greater utility to the organization and overall career satisfaction
• Serve as Electrical Lead/Engineering of Record on all size projects maintaining responsibility for deliverable development and contributing to the design work
• Lead improvements in project efficiencies by creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards/templates and researching and recommending software packages/plug-ins
• Develop task and deliverable list with associated hours estimate and schedule to support business development activities
• Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of equipment general arrangements, P&ID's, asset and tie-in lists, orthographic, etc.
• Provides technical expertise for risk assessments, due diligence and other studies presenting complex technical solutions to clients.
• Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Directing and contributing to the development of electrical engineering lists, specifications and drawings (e.g. equipment specifications, cable and conduit load lists, one lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts)
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
• Participating in and presenting engineering work at internal and client meetings including those requiring occasional travel

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 6 years of related experience in Electrical Engineering for Power Generation Facilities
• EIT Certification with the ability to license as a PE within 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 12+ years of experience with Power Generation Facilities
• 5+ years of experience as project technical Electrical lead/electrical engineer of record
• Experience in engineer and design of Combined Cycle Plants and/or Nuclear Generation Stations
• Medium Voltage design experience
• Complex electrical modeling experience (parallel generators, load balancing)
• Field construction and commissioning experience
• Successful experience working in remote and multi-discipline teams
• Expert familiarity with industry codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc.).
• Power systems analysis software proficiency (e.g. ETAP, SKM, EasyPower)
• Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, BIM 360)
• Demonstrated experience in participating in complex, multi-discipline programs/projects

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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