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Principal Engineer Electrical Building Engineering

AECOM

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOn Site

Original Job Summary

About Enterprise Capabilities at AECOM

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is our primary vehicle for workshare, operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones with over 3000 technical professionals across nine countries.

Job Overview

The Principal Engineer Electrical Building Engineering will join the B+P team in India, contributing technical expertise on global B+P projects while mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior technical advisor.
  • Provide specialized input on design and studies.
  • Develop study procedures and cost estimates.
  • Perform quality control on design calculations and drawings.
  • Prepare technical specification sections and ensure code compliance.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex electrical challenges.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
  • Represent AECOM in technical forums and industry conferences.

Qualifications

  • Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline.
  • 10-16 years of design experience in ME and/or UK projects.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
  • Proficiency in software such as Amtech, Electrical OM, Dialux, AGi32, Revit, Navis, AutoCAD.
  • Awareness of BS, American standards and regional regulations.
  • Post graduation and accreditation (IEng or CEng) preferred.

What AECOM Offers

AECOM provides comprehensive benefits, award-winning training, and development programs to support career growth. The role operates under a hybrid work model with a requirement to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

Key skills/competency

Electrical design, technical advising, cost estimation, quality control, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring, compliance, feasibility studies, innovation, risk assessment

How to Get Hired at AECOM

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research AECOM's culture: Review mission, projects, and team structure.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight electrical design and leadership skills.
  • Emphasize software expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in design tools.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice problem-solving and codes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review electrical design software tutorials.
Practice cost estimation exercises.
Study national and international electrical codes.
Analyze past interdisciplinary project deliverables.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project collaboration.
Explain a time you mentored colleagues effectively.
Discuss conflict resolution within cross-functional teams.
Illustrate leadership in technical project management.