Senior Electrical Engineer

AECOM is seeking motivated, technically-experienced team leader to serve as Senior Engineer based in Detroit or Grand Rapids, Michigan.Job Description Provides technical leadership for a specialty and is considered to be a fully capable professional in their field. 

Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represents the organization in conferences.

Resolves important questions and plans and coordinates work. 

Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines. 

The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually result from progressive experience. 

Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. 

Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.

This position will involve working with a multidisciplinary team who work together to conceive, permit, design and

provide construction administration support for small and large projects.

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

Designs power distribution systems, microgrids, lighting systems, etc.

Performs Construction Administration services, including review of shop drawings, RFI’s and review of contractor proposed change orders

Evaluates feasibility of alternative design approaches in conjunction with senior team members

Performs site/ field visits to ascertain existing conditions including equipment condition evaluations

Organizes/plans projects to ensure quality controls and project criteria are met and within budget

Assists in preparing proposals and presenting to Clients

Acts as a Deputy Project Manager assisting with workload planning

Assists with mentoring of junior staff within the Electrical Department