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Electrical Engineer IV - Transportation

AECOM

AECOM

Other Engineering
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 11, 2025

Electrical Engineer IV - Transportation

Chicago, IL
  • Reqid:J10125887
  • Career Area:Engineering
  • Business Line:Transportation
  • Business Group:DCS
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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a transportation professional in Chicago, IL focused on outdoor electrical, lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) engineering projects in Illinois and other states as needed. The engineer will work with senior engineers and mentor entry level engineers to perform assignments requiring application of standard electrical, lighting, and ITS techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out engineering tasks. The desired candidate would have a desire to work on highway/roadway projects for IDOT, CDOT or other transportation agencies in Illinois. Project work would focus on electrical (AC & DC) power distribution, roadway and area lighting, lighting control systems, electric utility coordination, EV charging infrastructure, communications, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), fiber optic systems, traffic signal design, and emerging technologies design across all modes of transportation. The engineer will be involved in the design of these systems and equipment including facets of construction management and electrical inspection.

We are looking for a candidate who can execute work in the areas described, grow within our organization, apply engineering judgement, and demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities. The candidate will have the opportunity to mentor younger staff and work alongside senior engineers across the U.S. to gain broader experience in the transportation industry and to further advance their professional career.

This position is expected to begin immediately in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

The candidate will need to be a forward-looking team player who can work collaboratively with others, in a dynamic setting to support transportation design projects. The responsibilities of the role will evolve based on the qualifications of the candidate and their success in performing their duties. The core responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform electrical engineering services for design efforts on transportation 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

  • 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

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

  • Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables

  • Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • BA/BS + 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

  • Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from accredited university

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

  • Experience in lighting design software (AGi32 or Visual Lighting)

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

  • 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

Additional Information

  • This role does not provide Visa assistance.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $115,000.00 - $135,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10125887

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

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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 nearly 52,000 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.

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