Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Arcadis•Columbus, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a driven Electrical Engineer with water and wastewater experience to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio offices or in Detroit, Michigan, and offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that protect water resources, strengthen communities, and advance sustainable, resilient solutions. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of complex electrical systems for water, wastewater, and industrial facilities—from concept through construction. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technical depth, project collaboration, and making a tangible impact through essential infrastructure. At Arcadis, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization where your technical expertise contributes directly to resilient water systems and healthier communities—today and for generations to come.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
5 years of experience supporting water/wastewater projects
EIT or Professional Engineer (PE)
experience in industrial electrical design and power distribution, with a strong understanding of equipment layout and system integration
organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines
Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and coordinate electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities, including power distribution, motor control systems, VFDs, lighting, communications, fire alarm, and control systems
Produce high-quality electrical design deliverables such as one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, specifications, and design calculations using Autodesk and Bentley platforms
Support project delivery by assisting with budgets, schedules, and coordination to ensure projects are executed successfully within scope, schedule, and budget
Perform power system studies and analyses using tools such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or similar software to support safe, reliable, and resilient system performance
Provide engineering support during construction through submittal and shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, field inspections, and collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year
The salary range for this position is $80,461- $132,761. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.