Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Provide support in designing electrical systems for mission-critical and data center facilities.

• Create designs for medium- and low-voltage power distribution, emergency power, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems.

• Conduct electrical calculations and assist with equipment sizing, load assessments, and engineering analyses.

• Generate electrical plans, one-line diagrams, schedules, details, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Implement relevant codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Collaborate on electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, and other disciplines.

• Aid senior engineers in addressing technical and construction-related challenges.

• Engage in project meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Enhance understanding of data center electrical systems, including reliability, redundancy, and maintainability requirements.

• Continue to advance technical and professional capabilities through project involvement, mentoring, and training.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects.

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other critical business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

• Over 2 years of experience in building MEP electrical design.

• Preferred experience with Revit and ACC.

• Fundamental understanding of electrical power systems and engineering calculations.

• Experience with SKM or ETAP is advantageous.

• Proficient in the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Knowledge of relevant building codes, including IBC and IECC.

• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

• Capability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• EIT certification or progress towards obtaining a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred.

• Experience or exposure to mission-critical, data center, healthcare, or other intricate building projects is preferred.

• Familiarity with concepts related to data center electrical systems, reliability, redundancy, and maintainability is preferred.

• Must be able to work from the United States where AECOM has an office.

• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future.

• Must be able to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absences.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Mentoring and training opportunities.

• Global project and career development opportunities.