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AECOM Electrical Specialist- Staff Designer- NASA in San Jose, California
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
Electrical Specialist- Staff Designer- NASA
AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Electrical Technician for immediate employment at our Moffett Federal Airfield office. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to, those listed below.
Work under a licensed electrical engineer, able to fill the role of a small team lead. Independently performs complex technical work utilizing instructions, drawings, schematics, device documentation, computer software, electronic meters, network analyzers, and other tools. Responsible for the completion of each work order assigned or project task. Will be involved in training and advising other technical personnel. Will perform data entry, record keeping, and as-built drawings utilizing computer software. Will perform project and business-level functions.
Demonstrate Math skills, including arithmetic, algebra, trig, and calculation used in electrical protection systems.
Researches, develops, designs, specifies, and witnesses the testing of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials.
Develops and provide information to construction estimators for electrical construction cost estimates.
Organizes and conducts site visits for purposes of data collection and evaluation of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes.
Develops, designs, and specifies facility electrical power systems, facility fire alarm, security, communications and other low voltage building systems, and electrical lighting and control systems for facilities at NASA Ames, both for new facilities and existing facility retrofits.
Develops, designs, and specifies site electrical power infrastructure for systems up to and including 115kV, and site telecommunications infrastructure, power generation, and distribution systems.
Developed electrical system models in software such as SKM, and ETAP.
Oversees the execution of the procurement, construction, and other project contractors of the construction, startup, and commissioning of the NASA electrical projects.
Acts as AECOM's representative to ensure that project milestones are met. Interfaces as necessary to ensure the project is safely completed on schedule, within budget, and within contract specifications.
Represents the Contractor's quality assurance position to the customer, including clarifying findings and recommendations
Facilitates the handover of the project to the Building Manager and the operations and maintenance contractor.
Holds regular construction meetings with both contractors and the NASA management team to address issues, goals, and action items.
Supports overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project-specific objectives and policies.
Create, update, and maintain the project submittal, RFI, and Change order logs and all other project-specific quality control reports. Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or AA/AS (US) + 6 years of relevant experience or Diploma/Certificate (Canada) + 6 years of relevant experience or HS/GED + 8 years of relevant experience
Valid Drivers License
US Citizenship or Green card holder
Preferred Qualifications:
Related plus 15 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Proficient in AutoCAD and /or Revit
Additional Information
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $145,000.
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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10084405
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid