Electrical Engineer IV - Transportation
AECOM
Electrical Engineer IV - Transportation
- Reqid:J10125887
- Career Area:Engineering
- Business Line:Transportation
- Business Group:DCS
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
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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.
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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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