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AECOM · 4 weeks ago

Transportation / Aviation Electrical Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on outdoor electrical, lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) engineering projects, working alongside senior engineers and mentoring entry level engineers in various transportation projects.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering services for design efforts on transportation and aviation projects

Perform lighting and electrical studies, calculations, and design

Perform ITS studies, calculations, and design

Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team

Perform client interaction, proposal support, and/or task leadership

Develop lighting reports and prepare specifications, special provisions, and cost estimates

Organize and conduct site visits for the purpose of data collection and evaluation of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects

Coordinate with civil and structural discipline leads as required to effectively engineer, design, and specify electrical/lighting/ITS systems for projects

Coordinate with external agencies, e.g. ComEd, in the design of electrical/lighting/ITS projects

Complete assigned engineering and design tasks in accordance with client specified criteria and applicable codes and standards

Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables

Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings

Respond to contractor requests for information on design documents during construction

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringLighting DesignIntelligent Transportation SystemsAGi32AutoCADNational Electrical CodeAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProfessional Engineer LicenseProblem SolvingTeam-orientedCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university

8+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of five years of experience designing roadway lighting and ITS projects for Illinois DOT, Illinois Tollway, Chicago Department of Transportation, or other public agencies in the last 10 years

Active participation and presence in professional organizations

Strong problem solving, analytical and research skills

Ability to balance various project responsibilities and deadlines while maintaining professionalism and quality

Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Experience in AGi32 or Visual Lighting design software

Experience with industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as Bently MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, GIS)

Familiarity with National Electrical Code

Excellent written, graphical, and verbal communication skills

Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing and standard office software, Microsoft Word and Excel

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain one in the first 6 months of employment