Electrical Controls Engineer
About The Position
Do you have a desire to change the world? Joining the Tomorrow Water team means joining a fast-growing and dynamic company whose vision is a clean and beautiful world beyond waste. We have been globally recognized as one of the most innovative companies in our industry. Tomorrow Water is hiring an Electrical Engineer. Join a nimble, multinational cleantech company working on the latest water treatment technologies. Take pride in providing clean water and innovative solutions to cities & industries and turning waste into valuable resources. The Electrical Engineer will execute engineering functions for the design, development, and commissioning of electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. This is an on-site position based in Anaheim, CA, ideal for a mid-level engineer with 3–5 years of professional experience who is passionate about electrical systems design. You will play a hands-on role in developing electrical designs, local control panel layouts, and junction box configurations, while coordinating directly with panel fabricators to ensure quality deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution.
- 3–5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering design.
- Demonstrated experience in control panel design and/or junction box design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant industry standards (IEEE, ISA, UL508A).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with fabricators and project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables within project schedule constraints.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in water and wastewater treatment projects or other industrial/municipal infrastructure is highly desirable.
- Experience managing panel fabricators and reviewing shop drawings.
- Familiarity with hazardous area classifications (NEC 500 / 505, ATEX) is a plus.
- Experience with motor control center (MCC) and variable frequency drive (VFD) design.
- Experience with SCADA/PLC integration and instrument loop drawings is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including power distribution, instrumentation, and control wiring.
- Develop and produce local control panel (LCP) drawings including panel layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials.
- Design junction boxes including terminal block schedules, enclosure sizing, and conduit entry configurations.
- Prepare and maintain electrical construction drawings and specifications in compliance with NEC, IEEE, and project standards.
- Coordinate with and manage electrical panel fabricators, including issuing RFQs, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting factory acceptance tests (FATs).
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams including process, mechanical, civil, and instrumentation engineers.
- Support field construction activities including site visits, electrical inspections, and commissioning assistance.Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and short-circuit studies.
- Prepare comprehensive instrument data sheets and technical specifications for electrical and I&C components.
- Apply UL508A, NEC standards, and latest industry codes in all designs and implementations.
- Maintain project documentation and ensure deliverables meet schedule and quality requirements.
- Support junior engineers through knowledge-sharing and mentoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
