Electrical Engineer (Municipal Water Infrastructure - Power Distribution & Control Systems)

West Yost Careers • Davis, CA

11d • $109,315 - $180,685

About The Position

West Yost is currently searching for an Electrical Engineer (Municipal Water Infrastructure - Power Distribution & Control Systems) to join the OTCR Sector within the West Yost team. Who we are: We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 260 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and have been recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services 2023 – 2025. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2026 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our electrical, instrumentation and controls practice area within the OTCR Sector. Our team is growing, and this role offers an opportunity to play an active part in that growth and help shape the team’s direction. The successful candidate will contribute technical expertise while collaborating closely with our experienced team of professionals. This position involves working alongside project managers both within other West Yost sectors and with external partners delivering coordinated, high-quality solutions. The role supports a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and provides opportunities to influence project execution, technical development, and the long-term success of the team. Design experience with medium-voltage electrical systems is desired, along with experience supporting distributed energy systems such as battery energy storage systems, solar photovoltaic systems, and cogeneration facilities. You will also provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, and controls systems design to support projects for all business sectors within West Yost. You will manage tasks, oversee the work of engineering professionals, and serve as an industry leader supporting the growth of our municipal water / wastewater practice. West Yost has developed the AWWA cybersecurity resources since 2019. West Yost is a CCE licensee from Idaho National Laboratory (INL). West Yost is a leader in applying cyber informed engineering to our projects to better protect our clients from the cyber attacks of today and tomorrow. A day in the life: You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Performance-driven and ability to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a multi-discipline design team
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, will consider fewer years of experience
• Proficient in developing, reading, and understanding P&IDs and control schematics
• Proficient in developing, reading, and understanding electrical power and control systems
• Possess Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equal depending on circumstance
• Professional Electrical Engineering License in California, or ability to obtain reciprocity in 6 months.
• Applicant must carry a valid driver's license.
• Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost’s rules and be eligible to drive for business.
• West Yost’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external project managers and clients.
• Perform engineering services during planning and preliminary design.
• Perform engineering services during detailed design, including attend/lead meetings, coordinate with project team and vendors, and development of Plans and Specifications.
• Perform engineering services during construction, including submittal review, RFI response, field observations.
• Performing system analysis using SKM Power Tools power systems analysis software. At a minimum, provide engineering oversight for staff using these software packages to publish a power systems study with arc flash hazard analysis.
• Prioritize and balance competing project demands and conflicting project requirements.
• Mentor other Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (E/I&C) engineers and technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail.
• Develop scopes, schedules and budgets for projects and project tasks.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to control the work according to the project plan.
• Delegate tasks to others; follow up on completion and quality of work.
• Make accurate and implementable decisions in a timely manner.
• Participate in client contacts and business development efforts.
• Reduce complex aspects of instrumentation and control engineering to terms understandable to others.
• Travel will be required to support project needs (approximately 10-15% of time).

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.
• You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs.
• You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses.
• We also offer a wellness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level