Associate/Senior Associate - Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a lead electrical engineer for water and wastewater facility projects. The role requires extensive experience in electrical design, project leadership, and knowledge of industrial power systems. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Employer-paid life insurance

401k contributions

Performance bonuses

Family medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of experience in electrical engineering and design.
• Prior engineering leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with instrumentation and control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead electrical engineer on water and wastewater facility projects.
• Engage in business development activities and project management.
• Act as a technical mentor for less experienced staff.

Skills

Industrial power design

Communication skills

Project management

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a candidate to provide electrical engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects.

1. Qualified candidates should have knowledge in industrial power design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor control, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities.
2. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the NEC and related Codes.
3. Good communication skills are essential, including interaction with clients and contractors.
4. The candidate will serve as the lead electrical engineer on water and wastewater facility projects, including supervising less experienced staff and interacting with clients and multidisciplinary engineers. Prior engineering leadership experience is highly desirable.
5. The candidate will act as a technical mentor for less experienced staff in local offices.
6. Responsibilities include engaging in business development activities such as proposal preparation and scope development, as well as serving as a Project Manager for selected electrical projects.
7. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; experience with Revit BIM, SKM, and/or ETAP power systems software is desirable.
8. Prior project leadership experience is required; leadership in major projects is preferred.
9. Experience with instrumentation and control systems, including field and panel instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs, is a plus.
10. Over 12 years of experience in electrical engineering and design in water/wastewater or other heavy industrial industries is required.
11. A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
12. A Professional Engineering License is required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid life insurance, 401k contributions (after 1 year), performance bonuses, family medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave (after 1 year), employee assistance, and wellness programs. The starting pay range depends on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.