Project Electrical Engineer
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
About the role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in designing electrical power systems to join our Los Angeles, CA office or our Irvine, CA office. Using your technical capabilities and collaborating with our experienced team of professionals, you will provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding design to support projects for our Resilience Water Business Line. You will also manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff.
The ideal candidate must be performance-driven, possess a strong educational background, and must be able to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Support projects and clients in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities, with a focus on electrical design and coordination across multiple projects.
- Develop design criteria, perform calculations, and prepare one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications.
- Collaborate closely with the Control Systems group and provide oversight during construction, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting field inspections, and ensuring QA/QC and safety compliance.
- Perform or supervise power system analyses using tools such as ETAP or SKM, including arc flash hazard studies.
- Travel primarily within Southern California (approximately 5–10%) to support project needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, preferably with an emphasis on power.
- 7 years of relevant work experience.
- Fundamentals of Engineering / Engineer in Training certificate.
- Registered Professional Electrical Engineer in California or able to acquire via reciprocity from registration in another state in the USA.
Skills
- Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook).
- Solid working knowledge of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Field Instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) as they relate to electrical design.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary environments and effectively manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
- Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations (preferred).
Key Attributes
- Strong experience in the municipal water and wastewater industry.
- Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code and related NFPA standards.
- Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401K retirement plan.
- Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward & recognition program.
- Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $92,530 - $152,675/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.