Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

AECOM Spain's Building Services Engineering team is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Madrid who can lead and develop teams to complete small and large projects across industrial, healthcare, education, leisure, aviation, commercial and defense construction. The role involves designing custom electrical solutions, mentoring mid-level and junior staff, and producing calculations, drawings, reports and specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Complete electrical power and lighting designs for projects of all sizes
• Make major design recommendations and design decisions with little input from senior staff
• Plan design work, calculate costs and time schedules, and assign design duties to junior staff
• Coordinate design and schedule with architectural, structural, mechanical, technology, clerical and equipment-supplier disciplines
• Maintain accurate project documentation and design data for permanent project files
• Review correspondence prepared by junior team members and advise on it
• Attend project meetings or delegate activities when appropriate
• Meet clients, prepare proposals and presentations while maintaining good client relations
• Assist in project checking for quality control on other projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering or industrial engineering with an Electrical Emphasis from an accredited program
• At least 8-10 years of experience in a similar role, or equivalent experience and/or education
• Fluent English and Spanish (verbal and written)
• Experience managing and coordinating teams
• Experience designing and calculating medium and low voltage (MV/LV) electrical installations in buildings such as tertiary sector facilities, hospitals and airports
• Experience in construction works and systems such as CCTV, fire detection, security and access control is valued

Required skills

• Good knowledge of international regulations and standards (NFPA, BS, IEC, etc.)
• Proficiency in electrical engineering calculation software such as CANECO and ETAP

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources and an employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
• Training and development programs focused on technical expertise and leadership