Associate Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater -

Black & Veatch; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Benefits starting from day one

Job summary

Black & Veatch is looking for a technical specialist in Cary, NC, to perform design engineering and analysis tasks for water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

This role involves developing complex engineering deliverables, coordinating with design teams, and continuous learning in the field. The company offers competitive compensation, 401K matching, and benefits that start on day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services within the Water/Wastewater industry.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis.
• Prepare a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with project leadership and other internal/external team members.

Skills

Electrical design

Power system analysis

Project management

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Position Information

Date: May 16, 2026

Location: Cary, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Key Details:
Req Id: 111580 | Opportunity Type: Staff | Relocation: No | Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time | Visa Sponsorship: No

The Opportunity

• Function in a technical specialist capacity. Under general supervision, performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis.
• Broaden knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.
• Develop Electrical design for water/wastewater projects.
• Develop a variety of complex engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, schematics, power and lighting plans, electrical installation details, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with regional and global design teams.
• Continuous learning and development of technical expertise/specialty area.
• Do project studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis.
• Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues.

This opportunity is located in Cary, NC (Raleigh).

Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale mega projects, you will be building a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development while focusing on your own individual development.

Key Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
• Works to understand external client’s interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services within the Water/Wastewater industry.
• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience.
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 1 year related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, 401K match and benefits that start day one.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.