ELECTRICAL DESIGNER - Military veterans preferred

United States of America - Virginia, Arlington - VA

Job Summary

AECOM’s Buildings + Places business line is dedicated to excellence and integrated design solutions. With a range of expertise from strategy through project realization, the connections we make among people and places provide new insight to better outcomes for clients and communities. Better outcomes grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and make people healthier and happier. Our expertise includes workplace strategy, economic and development planning, master planning, urban planning, architecture, interiors, building engineering, and landscape architecture. AECOM’s teams are leading the industry with visionary and forward-thinking projects.

We are actively seeking a talented Electrical Designer for immediate employment in our Arlington, VA office.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing and planning the activities of a group of design personnel, technicians and specialists.

• Manages a large-sized group of personnel assigned to a discipline design department or project discipline design group. Manages design department or project discipline workload, distributing work assignments to most effectively utilize staff and meet department and/or project established schedules and budgets.

• Always exercises sound judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues.

• Informs the Principal Engineer or Supervising Discipline Engineer when problems arise and of outstanding personnel issues, manpower changes, schedules and unusual aspects of the work.

• Reviews completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design data.

• Coordinates the efforts of the group with other discipline groups in an office or on the same project, and where necessary, establishes a sign-off program for all outgoing drawings.

• Leads the development of manpower, man-hour, and labor cost requirements for design staff to satisfy project requirements and can monitor the effect of these on the budget.

• Fully understands the use of requisitions and the role of materials management, and can review/advise on purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Fully understands various analytical requirements, business concepts and principles, business financial terminology and measures, and exhibits sound business judgment.

• Advanced knowledge of analyzing, integrating, and using financial data to accurately diagnose business realities, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.

• Understands the proposal process and can lead the preparation and review of proposals, as required. Able to support Independent Review of design effort for department.

• Understands how to negotiate contracts and ensures that contract obligations and/or milestones are tracked and met.

• Advanced knowledge of cost estimating methods.

• Leads and reviews engineering estimates for the discipline.

• Advanced knowledge of discipline’s materials costs and cost analysis and forecasting methods.

• Advanced knowledge of the project change control process and trains others regarding the rationale, requirements, and importance of identifying potential changes.

• Advanced knowledge of the discipline’s equipment and material lists and instructs others in their use and requirements.

• Oversees and evaluates the performance of department and/or project assigned personnel.

• Trains and mentors department and project team members.

• Develops and conducts technical training seminars

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 10 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

• Registered Professional Engineer

• Familiar with Power and Lighting design

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is

pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions

inclusion, diversity and overall

employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our

core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only

delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Electrical / Electronic

Business Line Buildings & Places

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Temporary

Requisition/Vacancy No. 223348BR

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.