Transportation​/Aviation Electrical Engineer

Transportation / Aviation Electrical Engineer

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AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer 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 Illinois DOT, Chicago DOT or other transportation agencies in Illinois including different aviation clients.

Project work would focus on electrical (AC & DC) power distribution, roadway and area lighting, lighting control systems, electric utility coordination, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, communications, 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.

• Perform electrical engineering services for design efforts on transportation and aviation 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
• Perform client interaction, proposal support, and/or task leadership
• 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
• Coordinate with external agencies, e.g. Com Ed, in the design of electrical/lighting/ITS 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
• Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings
• Respond to contractor requests for information on design documents during construction

• Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of five years of experience designing roadway lighting and ITS…