Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerLocation: Greenville, South CarolinaMust HavesBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.6+ years of direct electrical design experience (15+ years for senior-level consideration).Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).Strong technical competency in power distribution and standby power generating systems.Strongly Preferred: Water/wastewater consulting experience.Proficiency with power system modeling software (such as SKM PowerTools or EasyPower).About the company:Founded in 1919, this employee-owned firm provides engineering, planning, and environmental services across the aviation, transportation, water, wastewater, and federal sectors. With over 1,300 employees, it ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 100 Design Firms and is consistently recognized by the Zweig Group as a best place to work.A leading Water Design Center is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Mid to Senior-Level) to support and lead a variety of electrical design tasks for water and wastewater projects across South Carolina and beyond. This role offers the opportunity to be hands-on with high-volume, custom plant projects, collaborate directly with clients to solve electrical challenges, mentor junior team members, manage projects, and contribute to business development initiatives.What You'll Do:This role focuses on electrical support for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems. Key responsibilities include:Developing detailed designs for electrical power distribution, standby power generation, motor control, and lighting systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities.Preparing one-line diagrams, power plans, grounding and lightning protection plans, and lighting layouts for industrial facilities.Collaborating closely with instrumentation and control engineers, mechanical, structural, and civil teams to deliver integrated solutions.Coordinating with electrical equipment vendors for system designs and specifications.Performing design calculations, construction cost estimating, regulatory coordination, and quality assurance.Managing project schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring quality deliverables that align with internal standards.Additional Responsibilities:Developing technical details and specifications.Performing power system studies, including short circuit analysis, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash studies.Supporting electrical assessments and providing onsite advisement for clients.Leading initiatives to develop and standardize electrical design tools and processes.Providing mentorship and training to junior engineering staff.Some travel may be required for field assessments, site evaluations, and construction phase support.About the Water Design Center:The Water Design Center specializes in advanced, multidisciplinary designs for complex water and wastewater treatment projects. Engineers work in a highly collaborative environment with constant communication and project coordination, offering significant opportunities for technical growth and professional development.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.6+ years of direct electrical design experience (15+ years for senior-level consideration).Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).Strong technical competency in power distribution and standby power generating systems.Proven experience developing electrical designs, detailed plans, and specifications for industrial facilities.Field experience resolving technical electrical issues.Understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant systems from a plant-wide perspective.Experience with power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash analysis).Proficiency in low and medium voltage power distribution design.Familiarity with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.Preferred Skills:Water/wastewater consulting experience.Proficiency with power system modeling software (such as SKM PowerTools or EasyPower).Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit for design documentation.Experience with instrumentation, control systems, and SCADA design integration.Active participation in professional engineering organizations.

Created: 2025-06-09