Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager – Water, Wastewater & Industrial Facilities

Salas O'Brien•Duluth, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager is responsible for leading the electrical engineering design and execution of municipal water/wastewater and industrial facility projects from conceptual design through construction support. This position serves as the technical lead for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems while managing project execution, mentoring engineering staff, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in municipal water/wastewater and/or industrial process facilities.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or ability and commitment to obtain PE licensure within two years of employment.
Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, NEMA, and applicable electrical engineering standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering field.
Experience: Five years’ experience as a Project Lead in the Good and Dairy Industries working for a manufacturer or an engineering consultant.
Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to: Develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines. Develop project budgets and track status. Manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists.
Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as the primary client contact and successfully managing engineering projects from conceptual design through construction support.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical power systems, instrumentation, industrial control systems, and SCADA applications.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and vendors, and deliver high-quality engineering projects on schedule and within budget.
10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in municipal water/wastewater and/or industrial process facilities.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent electrical and I&C design projects, balancing schedules, budgets, technical quality, and client expectations across several project teams.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to effectively lead projects in a fast-paced consulting environment with competing deadlines and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design for water/wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and industrial facilities.
Develop conceptual electrical designs and provide technical leadership throughout all phases of a project.
Design electrical power distribution systems, medium- and low-voltage systems, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, standby power systems, VFDs, lighting, grounding, and electrical site systems.
Lead instrumentation and control system design, including PLC, SCADA, networking, and industrial automation systems.
Manage electrical engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgets, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Serve as the primary technical contact with clients, utilities, equipment vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Supervise and mentor engineers and designers in the preparation of engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Review and check engineering deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Coordinate equipment selection, vendor quotations, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, construction support, startup, and commissioning activities.
Support proposal preparation, conceptual studies, project scoping, fee estimates, and business development efforts.