Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Glen Allen, VA

3d•$89,000 - $111,000

About The Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer provides engineering for custom water and wastewater treatment systems serving industrial and municipal customers. Working on a multidisciplinary project team, the engineer ensures design accuracy, timely submittals, budget adherence, and compliance with quality procedures. Led by the Lead Engineer, the E&I Engineer develops design deliverables in coordination with Process, Mechanical, and Controls engineers and project support functions. The role generates, checks, or approves process and instrument diagrams, single-line diagrams, I/O lists, loop and termination diagrams, instrumentation and power-distribution designs, control-system architecture, electrical load lists, and general design specifications. It also includes control-panel design, vendor selection and procurement support, supplier-document management, and maintaining knowledge of applicable local and national electrical codes. The engineer maintains project schedules and document reporting for the Lead Engineer and serves as a technical customer contact during project updates, design reviews, installation support, and commissioning supervision. The position requires a strong engineering foundation and the ability to work across teams, communicate complex ideas, integrate systems, and handle multiple changing demands with professionalism and sound judgment. Travel is 10%–25%, both domestic and international.

Requirements

Five years of cognate Electrical Engineering experience in water treatment, oil and gas, chemical, or power fields.
Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering program; Electrical or Control Engineering is preferred.
Working knowledge of design standards such as NEC, UL508A, and CSA.
Experience with hazardous-location classification and technologies.
Experience with Motor Control Center (MCC) design.
Experience designing low- and medium-voltage power-distribution systems.
Experience selecting and procuring valves and instruments.
Experience with cable-tray design and cable routing.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
Clear and concise communication skills and ability to work well on a team.
Ability to exercise good judgment.
Eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s License, or ability to obtain one within one year.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Develop engineering deliverables and coordinate with the project team.
Complete design documents with Process, Mechanical, and Controls engineers and project support functions.
Generate, check, or approve process and instrument diagrams, single-line diagrams, I/O lists, loop and termination diagrams, instrumentation designs, power-distribution designs, control-system architecture, electrical load lists, and general design specifications.
Design control panels, including panel layouts, termination drawings, and bills of materials.
Support vendor selection and equipment procurement; manage vendor documents and monitor supplier performance.
Maintain knowledge of local and national electrical codes and requirements.
Maintain project schedules and document reporting for the Lead Engineer.
Act as a technical customer contact for project status updates, design reviews, installation support, and commissioning supervision.