Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer Full-time State/Province: Colorado Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Denver, CO - 7595 East Technolo Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 200000 - yearly 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.

AECOM’s Water Business Line is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver electrical design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and conveyance systems in either our Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs location. The ideal candidate will drive multi-discipline design execution, mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and support delivery from planning through commissioning.

Lead electrical scope for water treatment and conveyance projects across planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Develop complete design packages: single-line diagrams, load lists, panel schedules, grounding/lightning protection, conduit/cable schedules, area classification, plans/sections, details, and specifications. Engineer power systems: medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs/soft starters, standby generators, UPS, short-circuit and protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies. Coordinate instrumentation and controls interfaces with I&C/SCADA teams, including PLC panels, networks, and telemetry requirements. Integrate process and mechanical requirements (pumps, blowers, UV, membranes, filtration, chemical systems) into robust, maintainable electrical designs. Perform design calculations and studies (load flow, motor starting, arc flash, grounding) using industry-standard tools. Prepare basis-of-design reports, cost estimates, draft schedules, and construction work packages; support bid evaluations and procurement. Provide construction-phase services: respond to RFIs, review submittals, perform field observations, support factory/site acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning. Lead quality reviews, apply lessons learned, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements. Support client engagement and business development: scope development, level-of-effort, proposals, and technical presentations. Mentor and develop junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education Professional Engineer (PE) license Driver's License Preferred Qualifications 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience with a focus on water/wastewater treatment and conveyance. Proficiency with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and relevant utility interconnection requirements. Hands-on experience with short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower). Experience with SCADA/I&C integration and panel design coordination (UL 508A familiarity). Working knowledge of AWWA and