Electrical Design Engineer – Municipal / Water and Wastewater Utilities

Pennoni•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Municipal Engineering team on a full-time, direct basis in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves working on a variety of system design projects with a focus on Municipal Infrastructure, specifically Water & Wastewater utilities. The engineer will contribute to electrical site layout, code review, utility design, and permitting. They will prepare electrical single-line diagrams, arrangement drawings, and circuit drawings, utilizing knowledge of equipment such as motors, motor starters, disconnects, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and SCADA. The position requires designing low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, primarily for water and wastewater facilities, writing technical specifications, providing budgetary cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with NEC, state, and local codes. The role also includes interpreting construction standards, reviewing and approving electrical contractor submittals and shop drawings, and providing on-site support during construction. The position is for a full-time, direct hire with a public and private-sector clientele.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related technical discipline).
4+ years of professional experience working in Electrical Design, preferably with infrastructure / utility projects.

Nice To Haves

PE credential is a plus!
Experience working on Public Works Infrastructure projects; proven expertise with wet utilities (e.g.: water and/or wastewater) is preferred!
Proven ability to read and interpret engineered diagrams.
Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g.: CADD, analytical programs, etc.).
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software applications.
Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); expertise with active listening is a plus!

Responsibilities

Contribute to electrical site layout, code review, utility design, and permitting activities.
Prepare electrical single-line diagrams as well as electrical arrangement & circuit drawings using knowledge and experience of relevant equipment (such as motors, motor starters & disconnects, transformers, MCC’s, VFD’s, SCADA, etc.).
Design low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems (primarily for water and wastewater facilities).
Write technical specifications and provide budgetary cost estimates for electrical distribution.
Ensure that our work is NEC-compliant.
Work on a variety of projects with public and private-sector clientele.
Interpret construction standards while also ensuring compliance with state & local codes.
Review and approve electrical contractor submittals & shop drawings.
Provide on-site support during construction, as needed.
Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.