Electrical Engineering Manager

About the role

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager (Team Lead) to be based in Denver, CO. This role is a senior leadership position within AECOM’s Buildings + Places electrical engineering practice, responsible for technical excellence, people leadership, and electrical discipline delivery across a diverse portfolio of building projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical discipline lead and formal Engineer of Record for assigned projects
• Lead electrical design for mid-size projects and major scopes on large, complex multidisciplinary projects
• Perform and review advanced electrical engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Provide technical expertise in: Power distribution and service entrance systems, Lighting and lighting controls design, Emergency, standby, and critical power systems, Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection, Fire alarm, communications, security, and other low-voltage systems
• Support delivery of resilient, energy-efficient, and electrification-focused designs
• Oversee construction administration activities including submittals, RFIs, site observations, and technical issue resolution
• Represent electrical engineering in client meetings, interdisciplinary coordination, and design reviews
• Own electrical discipline delivery on assigned projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance
• Act as an Electrical Lead, supporting scope development, staffing plans, and coordination
• Contribute to technical proposals, pursuit strategies, interviews, and client presentations
• Aid in developing standards, tools, and delivery best practices
• Participate in shaping regional technical standards and innovation initiatives within the Buildings + Places practice

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program, 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years of electrical engineering experience, Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado or ability to obtain via comity within 6 months, Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IES, and applicable building codes, Experience designing building electrical systems including power, lighting, emergency, and low-voltage systems, Proficiency with electrical analysis and design tools such as SKM, ETAP, Easypower, Revit, and AutoCAD, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to perform site visits; valid driver’s license required, Prior experience in a team lead, department lead, or mentoring-heavy role, Experience with aviation, federal, mission-critical, or science & technology facilities