Project Electrical Engineer

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

9h•$92,530 - $152,675•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in designing electrical power systems to join our Los Angeles, CA office or our Irvine, CA office. Using your technical capabilities and collaborating with our experienced team of professionals, you will provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding design to support projects for our Resilience Water Business Line. You will also manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff. The ideal candidate must be performance-driven, possess a strong educational background and must be able to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, preferably with an emphasis on power.
7 years of relevant work experience
Fundamentals of Engineering / Engineer in Training certificate
Registered Professional Electrical Engineer in California or able to acquire via reciprocity from registration in another state in the USA
Strong experience in the municipal water and wastewater industry
Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code and related NFPA standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative team.
Ability to manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
Commitment to mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Basic understanding of AutoCAD.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook).
Solid working knowledge of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Field Instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) as they relate to electrical design.

Nice To Haves

Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations

Responsibilities

Support projects and clients in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities, with a focus on electrical design and coordination across multiple projects.
Develop design criteria, perform calculations, and prepare one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications.
Collaborate with the Control Systems group.
Oversee construction including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting field inspections, and ensuring QA/QC and safety compliance.
Perform or supervise power system analyses using tools such as ETAP or SKM, including arc flash hazard studies.
Manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff.