Senior Electrical Engineer- Water

Overview

As Senior Electrical Engineer you will lead electrical design for water and wastewater projects, shaping outcomes from planning to post-construction. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to apply codes, standards, and best practices, guiding technical decisions and client engagements. The role blends hands-on engineering with leadership, mentorship, and project scope management to deliver safe, efficient electrical systems. This is a chance to influence iconic water infrastructure and advance sustainable solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• short-term/long-term disability

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering portions across project phases from planning to post-construction
• Act as electrical discipline lead and/or project manager on electrical projects
• Serve as senior technical resource on large/complex projects and EOR where applicable
• Develop and manage electrical scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
• Lead preparation of electrical studies, technical memos, reports, and construction drawings (SLDs, wiring diagrams, MCCs, etc.)
• Coordinate electrical specifications with drawings and other disciplines
• Model, study, and analyze power systems (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor studies)
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Lead client meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating
• Oversee construction phase services and field reviews of conformance
• Contribute to development of electrical standards and specifications
• Manage multiple projects and participate in constructability reviews
• Support QA/QC and technical reviews of deliverables
• Engage in business development and project coordination meetings

Key requirements

• Industry-standard knowledge and application of electrical and building codes
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and effective communication
• Strong understanding of project documentation and relationships between drawings and specs in water/wastewater projects
• Extensive experience with electrical systems and construction methods in water/wastewater projects
• Proven ability to lead teams through all project delivery phases
• Ability to review others’ work for accuracy and completeness
• Time management to meet budget and schedule
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk products (AutoCAD, Revit); familiarity with Bentley Microstation; experience with ETAP/SKM/EasyPower is highly valued
• Licensed Professional Engineer; minimum 15 years’ experience in consulting for water/wastewater infrastructure

• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• mentorship and coaching mindset
• leadership and team coordination
• Electrical design (SLDs, power and lighting plans, grounding/lighting protection, wiring diagrams, motor control schematics)
• Electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, motor acceleration)
• Technical specifications and equipment datasheets

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