Senior Electrical Engineer - job 1 of 16

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to be based in Orange, CA.

The Electrical Engineer will join a multidisciplinary, collaborative team with a range of expertise supporting the expansion of their knowledge base with the ability to travel and gain field experience.

As part of our team, you will support a tapestry of work across markets like Commercial, Federal (Military/DoD), Healthcare, Higher Education, Sports + Rec and Science + Tech markets, including landmark projects in the industry. You will have opportunities to take on complex challenges and pioneer innovative solutions from strategy and design through project realization.

Join a practice filled with professionals pioneering Energy Conservation and Zero Carbon initiatives, focusing on renewable energy projects for high-performance buildings. Contribute to decarbonization and electrification efforts while enjoying focused growth opportunities in sustainable practices and skills enhancement training centric to AECOM's Sustainable Legacy.

About Buildings + Places: 

Our Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism, and planning and landscape design, strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management.  This team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create.  Our practice focuses on the Commercial/Corporate, Science and Technology, Higher Education and Federal market sectors.  We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget. 

Job Summary/Responsibilities: 

Senior Electrical Engineer will work in a highly collaborative environment on a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing building electrical systems and supporting junior staff. The Engineer will be responsible for performing the technical calculations and design, understanding the project requirements and the effort required to complete the work and applying critical thinking to quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution. 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Electrical engineering from conceptual design through construction administration and post-occupancy including writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings.

• Be competent in all aspects of building electrical systems design for a variety of types of projects or markets to complete routing engineering assignments and calculations

• Writing reports for internal and external purposes based on findings

• Stays current on codes and technologies appropriate for building electrical systems including power, lighting, telecommunications and fire alarm systems.

• Researches, develops, designs, specifies, and witnesses the testing of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials, applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering.

• Organizes and conducts site visits for the purpose of data collection and evaluation of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes of work.

• Coordinating with the client and multiple disciplines, acting as electrical engineer point of contact to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on schedule.

• Assist in proposal preparation and discipline plans that meet project requirements in conjunction with the senior leadership.

• Manage and work on multiple projects with other team members, acting as mentor and reviewer of work.

• Ensures discipline plans that are created meet overall project team requirements for project scope and schedule

• Review team member's work for quality and recognition of training requirements

• Attend and present to owners, clients and architects as needed.

Minimum Requirements: 

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar +6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience.

• Strong electrical code knowledge including National Electric Code (NEC), California Building Energy Efficiency Code, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), ASHRAE and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

• Competent in all conventional aspects of electrical building engineering systems and conducts work in a professional manner while collaborating with other team members.

• Experience in the following markets: Corporate Workplace and Commercial buildings, Federal Civilian and DoD, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Justice, Sports, and Higher Education projects.

• Experience with sustainable design and certification in LEED and/or WELL.

• Analyze equipment energy use for optimizing systems selection.

• Ability to manage and work on multiple projects with other team members.

• Renewable energy and Microgrid experience.

• Power system studies experience utilizing SKM, ETAP or Easy Power.

• Lighting calculation experience with Visual, AGI32 or Elumtools.

• Strong Revit and CAD experience.

• Excellent communication skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.

• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.

• Project-related travel may be required for this position

This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

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.