Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater
About The Position
HR Green is hiring an Electrical Engineer to join its Water/Wastewater Team. The role supports the design and delivery of municipal water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping, conveyance, and private industrial projects, including food and beverage manufacturing facilities. The engineer contributes to facility electrical systems design, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, standby generation, fire alarm, and other special systems. The position works closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, coordinated design solutions. It also offers technical mentorship, client interaction, career development, and opportunities to participate in professional organizations. The engineer may contribute to project planning and proposals, coordinate with clients and contractors, assist during construction, and prepare documents for review and approval by the appropriate licensed professional.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in at least one state where HR Green, Inc. conducts business, or ability to obtain registration within six months of employment.
- Typically 7–10 years of relevant electrical design and engineering experience, preferably involving facility or industrial projects.
- Strong technical communication and writing skills, including the ability to interpret technical literature, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply engineering principles to routine and moderately complex design challenges.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and PDF review tools such as Bluebeam.
- Working knowledge of CADD and engineering design software.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle for company business.
Nice To Haves
- Previous water/wastewater experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently complete assigned engineering design tasks using sound engineering judgment and established project requirements.
- Support the Project Manager in coordinating project activities, communicating design requirements, and tracking progress against schedules and deliverables.
- Design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, standby generation, fire alarm, and related systems.
- Develop engineering calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and other project documentation in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Coordinate electrical design with other engineering disciplines to support complete and constructible project designs.
- Review assigned work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements, and assist with quality assurance and quality control reviews as needed.
- Identify potential technical challenges, design conflicts, and schedule concerns and work with the Project Manager and senior engineering staff to develop solutions.
- Communicate with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders about design details and technical questions, as appropriate.
- Assist with construction-phase services, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and preparing design clarifications or revisions.
- Contribute to engineering services proposals and project planning by helping estimate design effort, schedules, and related project needs.
- Prepare engineering documents for review and approval by the appropriate licensed professional, and sign and seal documents when authorized and appropriate.
- Continue developing technical expertise and knowledge of applicable electrical engineering practices, codes, and standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package; details are available on the company’s total rewards website.
- Eligibility to participate in performance and discretionary incentive bonus programs after a qualifying period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
