Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn • Akron, OH

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is hiring an Electrical Engineer for its Water/Wastewater Electrical team in Akron, Ohio. This is not a remote position; the role requires working on-site in Akron up to four days per week and may involve travel of up to 20% of the year, depending on project and non-project needs.

The engineer will help design water and wastewater infrastructure and manage electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects for pump stations, treatment facilities, and related utilities. The position includes project delivery and client responsibilities, engineering design and quality control, construction-phase support, business development, and mentoring and technical direction of staff.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant electrical engineering and project delivery experience.
• Active Electrical Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio, or ability to achieve reciprocity within six months of the start date.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience managing projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and communicating with clients.
• Electrical design experience on public- and/or private-sector water and wastewater projects.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Akron, Ohio, up to four days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the year for training, conferences, work-site visits, and project or non-project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pumps, control panels, PLCs, motor starters, ladder logic, and/or VFDs.
• Proficiency with Revit and Forma.
• Business development and marketing experience.
• Familiarity with CSI-format technical specifications.
• Familiarity with NFPA 820.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions.
• Manage electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects for public- and private-sector water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and related utility infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, fees, schedules, staffing, multidisciplinary coordination, and client communication.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, preparing plans, specifications, and other engineering documents as appropriate.
• Lead or manage quality-control reviews to confirm technical accuracy, code compliance, and consistency across project deliverables.
• Perform and oversee electrical design, including power distribution, control panels, PLCs, motor starters, VFDs, and related systems.
• Support permitting, bidding, submittal reviews, construction coordination, and field services.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identify project opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead or support efforts to win new work.
• Mentor staff and provide technical direction to project teams.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), with an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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