Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn • Akron, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Water/Wastewater Electrical team in the Akron, Ohio office. The position supports the design and delivery of electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects for water and wastewater infrastructure in the public and private sectors. The work includes water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and related utility infrastructure. This is not a remote position; the role may require working on-site in Akron up to four days per week and traveling up to 20% of the year as project and non-project needs require.

The engineer will contribute to project delivery from design through construction, including managing scope, fees, schedules, staffing, multidisciplinary coordination, and client communication. The role may serve as Engineer of Record and lead or manage quality-control reviews. It also involves client relationship development, identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, supporting business development, and mentoring staff.

Kimley-Horn describes a culture focused on clients, employees, quality, and employee development. The company cites its employee retention, benefits, and values, and notes its placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years.

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 for 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.
• 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.
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills.

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 design of water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater 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, including preparing plans, specifications, and other engineering documents, as appropriate.
• Lead and/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) and 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 company 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

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