Electrical & Controls Engineer EI

About the role

We’re looking for a motivated early-career engineer ready to launch a meaningful career designing industrial control systems for essential water and wastewater infrastructure. If you’ve recently graduated or have up to five years of experience and hold a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, this is an excellent opportunity to join our Electrical and Controls team.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs for industrial control systems, including P&IDs, instrumentation plans, loop diagrams, control narratives, and instrument specifications for water and wastewater processes.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and client presentations.
• Conduct site assessments and gather field data to support accurate design decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, process, and civil engineers) under the direction of senior staff.
• Participate in construction support activities, including submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and occasional field observations.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and startup activities to gain direct exposure to control system integration and commissioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned, with clear pathways for growth into more independent design and integration responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively on complex technical challenges.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks while proactively seeking guidance when needed.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software (preferred).
• Basic familiarity with control theory, instrumentation, or programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is a plus.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or committed to pass within first year of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with industrial control systems and water/wastewater infrastructure is a plus.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices is beneficial.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies and methodologies quickly.

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company paid life insurance with option to buy up.
• Salary Advantage Program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k match program & access to asset management services.
• Year-end bonus.
• Costco membership.
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid day of community service.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.