Electrical / I&C Project Engineer

RK&K; York; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects in water and wastewater systems, where your expertise in electrical power and instrumentation will shine. You’ll be involved in designing, sizing, and selecting essential equipment, while also preparing technical documents and facilitating client interactions. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, this position allows you to influence engineering practices and contribute to the community. Join a firm that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid work options and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

Hybrid work (home and office)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years in electrical power and instrumentation design.
• Experience with water and wastewater systems.
• Proficient in SCADA systems and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and select equipment for electrical/I&C systems.
• Prepare technical documents and conduct evaluations.
• Facilitate project meetings and support construction administration.

Skills

Electrical power systems design

Instrumentation and control systems

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project management

AutoCAD

SCADA systems design

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

Job description

RK&K is hiring a professional electrical project engineer in our Baltimore, MD or York, PA offices with at least four(4) years of experience in the evaluation and design of electrical power and instrumentation and controls systems for water and wastewater transmission/conveyance, storage and treatment facilities.

Essential Function

• Design, size, and select equipment used to power, monitor and control engineering systems for electrical/I&C design improvement projects


• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to power distribution and instrumentation and control systems


• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents


• Direct and assist with the development of project staff and subconsultants


• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans


• Support field services and investigations when required


• Facilitate construction administration and engineering services (submittal review, contract document interpretation, requests for information, correspondence, change requests and change orders) when required


• Prepare documentation and support startup and commissioning of new facilities


• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients, utility owners, project teams including other disciplines, such as architects, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical designers, cost estimators and other design professionals


• Prepare detailed engineering cost estimates


• Write electrical and instrumentation and controls technical specifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience with the sizing, design, specification, construction and start-up of electrical power and instrumentation and control systems including standby power, variable frequency drives and SCADA


• Direct experience pertaining to water and wastewater systems


• Experience with SCADA systems design


• Good technical writing and communication skills


• Demonstrated proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation


• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Revit


• Ability to work with others to solve complex electrical and instrumentation and control system issues


• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field


• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in MD, PA and VA or ability to obtain


• At least four(4) years of increasingly responsible, project experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater facilities

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software


• Experience with NFPA 70/70E and NFPA 820


• Desire to be a leader in the firm's electrical/I&C engineering practice

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off


• Hybrid work (home and office)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances


• Matching 401(k) plan


• Paid Holidays


• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!

Salary range: $46.32 - $73.92 per hour