Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings & Places Electrical Engineering team. This role is intended to strengthen the senior technical depth of the Roanoke-area practice and provide design leadership, mentorship, and client-facing expertise across a diverse portfolio of building projects.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical leader and trusted problem-solver, applying sound engineering judgment across projects that range from small local facilities to large, complex, multi-building campuses. Approximately 80% of our work supports U.S. Department of Defense and other government clients, with projects spanning domestic and global locations.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading designs, mentoring developing staff, collaborating closely with architects and other disciplines, and continuously improving engineering processes and workflows. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating with minimal oversight, bringing forward ideas and solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and consistency across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design & Engineering Leadership

• Lead electrical design efforts for building projects of varying size and complexity, including commercial, industrial, higher education, wastewater, and federal/DoD facilities.
• Develop and oversee designs for medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, lighting systems, grounding and lightning protection, and associated low-voltage building systems.
• Apply strong architectural engineering judgment, coordinating closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, and technology disciplines to deliver fully integrated building designs.
• Prepare and review electrical calculations, including load calculations, voltage drop, short circuit, protective device coordination, lightning protection risk assessment, and arc flash analyses.
• Develop lighting designs and photometric analyses appropriate to project requirements.
• Produce and review one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, panel schedules, cable schedules, and related construction documents.
• Develop technical specifications and contribute to construction cost estimates.

Project Execution & Client Engagement

• Serve as the electrical discipline lead on assigned projects, coordinating schedules, budgets, and deliverables in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews, representing AECOM as a senior technical professional.
• Apply engineering judgment to resolve design challenges, scope changes, and constructability issues across all phases of design and construction.
• Adapt effectively to projects with varying levels of definition, from early concept through final construction documents.

Construction Phase Support

• Support projects during construction through review of submittals, responses to RFIs, and field coordination.
• Utilize construction administration platforms for submittal review, RFI tracking, and construction coordination.
• Participate in site visits, commissioning activities, and start-up support as required.
• Ensure designs are implemented in accordance with contract documents, codes, and applicable standards.

Quality, Mentorship & Process Improvement

• Perform quality control reviews of electrical designs prepared by other engineers and designers.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Serve as a senior technical resource within the electrical group, providing insight on codes, standards, and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve internal design processes, workflows, tools, and standards, and collaborate with leadership to implement solutions.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of design procedures that promote consistency, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 8+ years of professional electrical engineering design experience.
• Strong experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD for building design.
• U.S. Citizenship (required due to the nature of federal/DoD projects).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Experience leading electrical design for multidisciplinary building projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Working knowledge of NFPA and IEEE standards applicable to building and power systems.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) building codes and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs)
• Experience performing power system studies using SKM (preferred), ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Experience with AGi32 or similar lighting analysis software.
• Familiarity with Procore or other construction administration platforms.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and performing formal QA/QC reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to varying levels of complexity and definition.

Additional Information

• Relocation is available for this opportunity.
• 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. 

Compensation: 130000 to 180000 (USD) (YEARLY)