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Electrical Commissioning Engineer
AECOMGlen Allen, USA
Apply Company Description 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. Job Description AECOM is currently seeking anElectrical Commissioning Engineer to support projects throughout the US and OCONUS regions. This role combines technical field commissioning with office-based engineering review and planning. You will be responsible for overseeing electrical commissioning efforts—leading your own work, interfacing with clients, and ensuring systems meet design intent and performance requirements. We're looking for someone who is technically strong, organized, self-directed, and comfortable owning the commissioning process from early planning through functional testing and closeout. This role can be hybrid or onsite/in the office. *This role can be based in the following locations: Glen Allen, VA | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Miami, FL | Los Angeles, CA | Minneapolis, MN | New York, NY | Roanoke, VA | San Diego, CA. This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Lead and oversee the commissioning of electrical systems, including low and medium voltage power distribution, emergency power, control systems, and related equipment.
- Provide technical peer review of engineering design drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals.
- Initiate and lead quality assurance and commissioning from design through post-occupancy phases.
- Develop electrical commissioning specifications and electrical test procedures to validate the installation and performance of power distribution systems and controls.
- Conduct site inspections to verify the readiness of systems and equipment for commissioning.
- Execute onsite functional performance testing of electrical systems.
- Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
- Support project overnight travel, estimated at 30% annually.
- Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate technical assignments with minimal supervision. Supervision is generally limited to assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
- Act independently on technical matters, requiring extensive progressive experience.
- Interface with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues, managing client expectations.
- Advise senior management on project status regularly.
- Anticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate alternative action plans.
- BA/BS in Electrical Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including design and commissioning experience
- Commissioning experience a plus.
- Experience with the design, installation and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
- Experience with review and interpretation of Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash Studies.
- Experience with industry standards and regulations, such as IEEE, NEC, and IEC.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documents.
- Proficiency with standard software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to develop key client relationships.
- Excellent presentation skills necessary for running project meetings.
- Effective negotiation and dispute resolution skills, analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally.
- Experience briefing senior management and non-specialists on complex technical matters.
- Sponsorship is available for this position
- Relocation is available for this position.