Lead electrical engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects. Responsibilities include industrial power distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, lighting, equipment layouts, code compliance, client and contractor coordination, project leadership, and supervision of junior staff. The role may also support instrumentation, control systems, operator interfaces, and PLCs.
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a candidate to provide electrical engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects.
- Qualified candidate should have knowledge in industrial power design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor control, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout and related activities.
- Candidate should have a good working knowledge of the NEC and related Codes.
- Candidate must also have good communication skills, including interaction with clients and contractors.
- Candidate will serve as the lead electrical engineer on projects for water and wastewater facilities. Responsibilities include supervision of less experienced staff working on projects, and interaction with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
- AutoCAD experience is a must, Revit BIM software and SKM and/or ETAP power systems software is desirable.
- Prior project leadership experience is desirable.
- Experience with instrumentation and control systems is a plus, including field and panel instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs.
- 7-11 years of experience in electrical engineering and design in water/wastewater or other heavy industrial industry is required.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required.
- Professional Engineering License is required.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid life insurance, 401k employer contribution (after 1 year of service), performance bonus, comprehensive family medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave (after 1 year of service), employee assistance and wellness programs. Typical starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.
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