Associate Electrical Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop electrical designs for water/wastewater projects. You’ll produce one-line diagrams, schematics, power and lighting plans, installation details, and technical specifications under supervision.

Join a 100% employee‑owned, collaborative team that values safety and continuous learning. Hybrid work after onboarding is offered, with opportunities to coordinate with regional and global design teams on diverse water

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services.
• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred.
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Electrical design for water/wastewater projects.
• Produce one-line diagrams, schematics, power and lighting plans, installation details, and technical specifications.
• Function in a technical specialist capacity under general supervision.
• Broaden knowledge in the discipline and expand into other areas.
• Engage in continuous learning and development of technical expertise.
• Coordinate with regional and global design teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Power system analysis

One-line diagrams

Coordination with teams

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116703

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

• 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.
• Functionin a technical specialist capacity. Under general supervision, performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis.
• Broadenknowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.
• Continuous learning and development of technical expertise/specialty area.
• Coordinate with regional and global design teams.
• Do project studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and
• Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues

This role will support projects for the Greater Phoenix area and West coast of the US.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Integrated Water & Environmental business. BV’s Integrated Water & Environmental business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design and construction support for municipal clients, as well as industrial clients and environmental services support. By joining our business, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit through regulated utilities, government agencies, and industrial customers.

This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry‑leading solutions and expertise to modernise water infrastructure, optimise asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.

Check out one of our recent projects: OCWD Groundwater Replenishment System Expansion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 1+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services.
• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred.
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus.

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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

015

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Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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.

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