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Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for our New York, NY office location. The Sustaining Engineering Electrical TPM will be responsible for overseeing the design of Post Facility Ready (FR) electrical system upgrades and retrofits. This includes building matrixed design teams from client's internal design and external design services partners/providers, facilitating the creation of a shared plan for the execution, and oversight of design services provided by an external design team in support of construction activities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mission critical design and construction, as well new product development and insertion.

 

This person will be responsible or but not limited to the following:

Proactively identify, organize, and lead program activities and stakeholders in order toSuccessfully deliver business, operational, and technical improvementsScope, phase, and lead ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational challenges including delivering downstream change management, alongside your stakeholder teamEnsure alignment of senior cross-functional and cross-organizational stakeholdersAdvanced knowledge of the domain of your program

Additional Responsibilities:

Proactively identify stakeholders and work with them to strategize, plan, and prioritize objectives and success criteriaEstimate task durations, and ensure schedules and dependencies are aligned and support those objectives within an organizationEffectively monitor and communicate progress, and risks. Propose mitigation plans, and align stakeholders on de-risking strategiesMeasure and publish program and process metrics to drive consensus in teams’ understanding of issues, and to drive decision-making and continuous improvementSeek out and apply relevant best practicesOrganize ambiguous projects into clear longer-term (6+ months) objectivesBuild effective program teams within and across an organization and address their needsGuide alignment on timelines, goals, and deliverables of related projects and teamsManage escalations and unblock obstaclesIndependently design and deliver optimized program communication plansOptimize regular checkpoints and metrics dashboardsEnsure stakeholders are aligned on rationale for program pivotsIndependently maintain project trackers and status reportsCreate automated processes to enhance velocity and monitoringDefine program governance structure by determining effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalation reportsIndependently develop change management rollout plans for programs including impact analysisProactively lead pivots requiring change management, monitor progress of change management rollout, and resolve misalignmentsTranslate ambiguous program goals into clear and measurable objectives/milestonesCreate project plans that break down a project into discrete phases aligned to the needs of stakeholders, include risks/dependencies and support proactive identification of program constraintsProactively manage program escalationsAcross multiple teams, develop technical analysis, tools, and processes that support engineering execution, excellence, and velocity

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

 

Preferred Requirements

Master's Degree and / or Professional Engineer (PE) license10 years experience in Electrical EngineeringStrong work ethic and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environmentProficiency in power distribution and backup power systemsThorough understanding of electrical engineering principles, practices, and related technical areas.Knowledge of industry construction methods and techniquesSelf-motivated with the ability to analyze and resolve issues promptlyAble to work independently with minimal oversight for extended periodsExceptional organizational skills and the ability to stay focused on multiple projects throughout various development phasesExcellent written and verbal communication skills for effective technical communication, including delivering presentations to large audiencesPossess advanced planning and communication management skillsDemonstrate proficiency in continuous improvement, execution, organizational change, and stakeholder managementAbility to establish systems to identify improvements and drive future needs around business processes, products, or services on an ongoing basis.. Effectively monitor and communicate progress, risks, and mitigationsAbility to discern when a change is appropriate and to drive change across the organization, working closely with partner teams to manage and communicate changes, introducing them in the least disruptive mannerPut systems and mechanisms in place to facilitate future changesAbility to identify stakeholders and work with them to strategize, plan, and prioritize objectives, estimate task durations, and ensure schedules and dependencies are alignedAbility to align, prioritize, resource, and scale programs according to strategic objectives, and to result in maximized organizational benefits and improved business outcomesThe ability to assess engineering problems, understand the interplay between program and technical issues, and contribute to shaping technical directions

Additional InformationSponsorship is not available for this positionRelocation is not available for this position

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.