Staff Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater 1

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•San Marcos, CA

1d•$126,423 - $239,925•Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch puts its people at the center of everything they do, empowering them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, Black & Veatch is building a world of difference. This role offers the opportunity to lead electrical design for water/wastewater projects, provide technical guidance, serve as a technical expert in electrical power distribution and plant electrical systems, support business development, and build client relationships. Additional project opportunities include studies (Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, Electrical Reliability Analysis), construction inspection, utility coordination, submittal review, acting as a liaison for Instrumentation and Control design, and startup/testing of electrical equipment. The ideal candidate is located in or willing to relocate to Irvine, Los Angeles, San Marcos, or Murietta Metropolitan areas. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s license in CA or another US jurisdiction
5-8 years in electrical design, planning and construction services
Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred
Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators
Understanding of PLC hardware and software setup, network configuration, HMI, SCADA system, instrumentation and fiber optic cabling
Experience in a client-facing/business development role
Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical design for water/wastewater projects
Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design
Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations
Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services
Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers
Studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis
Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues
Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs
Review of supplier submittals
Act as a liaison between the local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design
Startup and testing of major electrical equipment