Electrical Engineer

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Must Have's

• 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.

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.