Sr. Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Parsons•Pasadena, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Design Engineering group based in Pasadena, CA. This position will primarily support project delivery across California. The role involves designing advanced wastewater treatment systems and contributing to sustainable infrastructure. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team, focusing on designing and delivering critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related field)
Licensed Electrical Engineer in the State of California.
8+ years in electrical design for wastewater treatment or similar industrial facilities.
Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes like headworks, primary/secondary clarifiers, anaerobic digestion, cogeneration, reverse osmosis, and membrane systems.
Proficiency in National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA, and other industry standards.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with safety standards, including Cal OSHA regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with City/civil service organizations.
Previous experience designing sustainable energy systems (e.g., biogas cogeneration).

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver electrical engineering designs for wastewater treatment facilities and similar industrial projects.
Design substations, medium voltage and low voltage power distribution, and motor control centers and standby generator backup power system, including distribution equipment layouts, transformer and equipment sizing, standby generator sizing, load calculations, and single-line diagrams and fire alarm and detection system.
Develop schematic diagrams for motor control systems, wire/conduit sizing and duct banks and pull boxes sizing and layout, lighting, receptacle systems, and reflective ceiling plans and installation details.
Prepare conduit and cable schedules, panelboard schedules, and facility layouts.
Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and constructors to deliver design-build projects efficiently.
Conduct independent field investigations and collect data to support design work and anticipate potential challenges with proactive solutions.
Prepare electrical design drawings in CAD.
Prepare technical specifications.
Provide engineering services during construction, including review of shop drawings, requests for clarification, requests for deviation, testing reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings, witnessing manufacturer’s factory testing, etc.