Senior Electrical & Controls System Engineer

Position Overview

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex engineering analyses, simulations, and model-based assessments.
• Design low- to medium-voltage (120V–15kV) power distribution systems in compliance with NEC and other codes.
• Independently develop electrical drawings and documentation, including single-line diagrams, power & lighting plans, conduit block diagrams, panel schedules, and schematics.
• Independently design electrical systems, including utility service, power distribution, motor controls, standby power systems, electrical room layouts, power plans, lighting, and grounding.
• Independently perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop, short circuit analysis, and equipment sizing.
• Design instrumentation and control systems including P&IDs, instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA, and communication networks (fiber, copper, radio).
• Define and document hazardous areas per NFPA 820 and NEC 500.
• Edit guide technical specifications for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to be project specific.
• Support construction with shop drawing reviews, RFIs, field inspections, and commissioning.
• Optimize technical workflows and methodologies to improve project efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee complex project phases, ensuring technical accuracy, budget adherence, and schedule compliance.
• Manage highly technical project components and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate engineering solutions.
• Direct, review, and provide guidance on engineering work performed by junior and mid-level staff to ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and follow Dudek CAD and design guidelines.
• Ensure all technical work complies with applicable industry codes, regulatory requirements, and client standards.
• Conduct quality control reviews and troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• Provide expert-level recommendations to optimize project design, performance, and constructability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex engineering concepts, methodologies, and design approaches.
• Mentor and train junior engineers to strengthen team technical capabilities.
• Contribute to the development of internal technical guidance, standards, and best practices for the organization.
• As subject matter expert, contribute to the creation of new electrical, instrumentation, and controls guide specification sections and suggest modifications to existing guide specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering models, workflows, and analytical tools.
• Research and implement emerging technologies to enhance engineering efficiency and project outcomes.
• Participate in internal knowledge sharing initiatives, technical workshops, and process improvements.
• Provide technical expertise in support of proposals, project pursuits, and client meetings.
• Develop technical scopes of work and cost estimates for complex project tasks.
• Present technical research, case studies, or project findings at industry conferences or professional events, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering experience with demonstrated technical depth for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, storage, conveyance systems, system evaluations, and condition assessments.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate in California or another U.S. state.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with AutoCAD producing EI&C contract drawing packages.
• Advanced knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 820, and relevant codes and standards.
• Strong experience designing low-voltage (120V–15kV) power systems for water/wastewater facilities in compliance with NEC, including drawings and specifications, with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing P&IDs, controls, communication networks, telemetry communication systems, and SCADA systems with little to no supervision.
• Proficiency with advanced engineering and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools, Bluebeam Revu 21, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex technical modeling, simulations, or advanced data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage technical aspects of projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong quality control and technical review experience.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers within a consulting or professional services engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, Arizona, or another U.S. state, with the ability to obtain an Electrical PE license in California with six months of hire.
• Strong experience designing low and medium-voltage (120V–15kV) power systems for water/wastewater facilities in compliance with NEC, including drawings and specifications, with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing P&IDs, controls, communication networks, telemetry communication systems, and SCADA systems with little to no supervision.
• Proficiency with advanced engineering and analysis software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools, Bluebeam Revu 21, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex technical modeling, simulations, or advanced data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage technical aspects of projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong quality control and technical review experience.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers within a consulting or professional services engineering team.