Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Arcadis•Columbus, OH

4d•$80,461 - $132,761•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our growing Resilience Water team. This hybrid position can be based in any of our Ohio offices or in Detroit, Michigan. In this role, you'll help design and deliver the critical infrastructure that provides safe, reliable water services to communities across the region. Working alongside industry-leading engineers, project managers, and technical specialists, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of municipal water and wastewater projects, gaining exposure to every phase of project development, from planning and design through construction and commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and seeing their work make a tangible impact on the communities where they live and work. At Arcadis, you'll have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise, expand your project responsibilities, and contribute to sustainable solutions that improve quality of life 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 certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

Support the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities, helping clients modernize infrastructure, improve operational reliability, and achieve long-term resilience goals.
Design electrical systems including power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, lighting, instrumentation, communications, and control systems for water and wastewater facilities.
Prepare engineering deliverables such as one-line diagrams, control schematics, specifications, plans, and design calculations using industry-standard design software.
Perform power system analyses and technical studies to support safe, efficient, and resilient facility operations.
Collaborate with project managers, process engineers, mechanical engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget.
Support construction activities through submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, field investigations, and startup/commissioning support.
Participate in client interactions, technical discussions, and proposal development while helping identify innovative solutions that address evolving infrastructure needs.