Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Primary Function

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater to support the planning, design, and implementation of electrical and control systems for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Primary Duties

• Design of electrical power distribution system and I&C systems design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems.
• Develop electrical design drawings and specifications, including single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel layouts/schedules, cable/conduit sizing, grounding system design, indoor/outdoor lighting designs, conduit/cable schedules, protective relaying and metering, UPS and power conditioning systems, service-entrance switchgear/switchboard and MCC design, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, and heat tracing design.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash analysis, and harmonic studies, using ETAP or SKM.
• Design and specify I&C systems pertaining to process instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, analytical, etc.) and support process control logic development and system integration, and develop P&IDs, I/O list, loop wiring diagrams, telemetry design and communication/network system architecture.
• Produce detailed construction contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for bid and permit packages.
• Cook up with internal engineering teams, integrators, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design and specify new/existing service upgrades required for projects in hand within accordance with receptive utility standards (i.e. SCE, PG&E, SDG&E).

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems (or ability to obtain within one year).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical and I&C design for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage power systems, motor control, VFDs, MCCs, stand-by generators and various types of transfer switches, and electrical codes and standards (NFPA70-NEC, NFPA 820, NFPA 70E, IEEE).
• Proven experience with power distribution, lighting, grounding, and PLC controls systems design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and design/analysis software (ETAP, SKM).
• Familiarity with I&C specifications and process instrumentation in water/wastewater environments.
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and demonstrated ability to manage schedules and budgets.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $150,000. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, and most importantly, an opportunity for engagement and support from an engineering team that has led major regional & national water resource projects California.