Electrical Designer - Water and Wastewater Facilities

KLH Engineers, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

KLH Engineers, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our growing team. You will produce construction-ready electrical design documents and help develop complex electrical systems for water and wastewater projects.

You will work under senior engineers, collaborating with civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation teams, while applying NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local codes. A strong eye for detail and effective communication are essential as you contribute to high-impact

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Design, Drafting or Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience, ideally including water or wastewater plants.
• Knowledge of power distribution, lighting design, standby power systems and VFDs.
• Experience with SCADA systems, motor control centers and process instrumentation.
• AutoCAD proficiency; knowledge of other design tools is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail; drawings should be clean and accurate.
• Commitment to CAD standards and professional output.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willing to visit sites and work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings (single-line diagrams, layouts, schedules, lighting plans).
• Use AutoCAD to prepare construction documents.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, IEEE and local codes in design work.
• Incorporate control panel layouts, MCCs and PLC I/O wiring.
• Assist in SCADA/instrumentation layouts with control systems engineers.
• Support bidding and construction phases by handling RFIs, submittals, and markups.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Design/Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

At KLH Engineers, our team of engineers, surveyors, and drafters, works on projects that ensure safe drinking water gets where it needs to go, wastewater is properly treated, and stormwater stays under control. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with numerous municipal clients across Pennsylvania, delivering top-notch services in water, wastewater, stormwater, and general municipal engineering. We bring creativity, technical excellence, and practicality to every project, ensuring our engineering solutions not only work but also make life a little easier for everyone.

We’re currently looking for an Electrical Designer to join our growing team in our Pittsburgh office. In this role, you’ll work under the direction of senior engineers to produce construction-ready electrical design documents and assist in the development of complex electrical systems tailored to water/wastewater applications. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with great people, and making a tangible difference, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings including: single-line diagrams, power distribution layouts, conduit and cable schedules, lighting and grounding plans, and equipment connection diagrams.
• Utilize AutoCAD to prepare construction documents.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local codes in design work.
• Incorporate control panel layouts, motor control circuits, and PLC I/O wiring.
• Assist in SCADA and instrumentation layouts in coordination with control systems engineers.
• Support the design team during bidding and construction phases by responding to RFIs, submittals, and as-built markups.

Who You Are:

• You hold an Associate degree in Electrical Design, Drafting, or Engineering Technology.
• You have 5+ years of electrical design experience, ideally including water or wastewater treatment plants.
• You understand power distribution, lighting design, standby power systems, and VFDs.
• You’ve worked with or have been around SCADA systems, plus motor control centers and process instrumentation.
• AutoCAD is your go-to, and if you know other design tools, even better.
• You have a strong attention to detail, and your drawings are clean, accurate, and rock-solid.
• You know the value of following CAD standards and keeping your work consistent and professional.
• You're a strong communicator who plays well with others.
• Microsoft Office? You've got that down working with Word, Excel, and Outlook, with no problems.
• You're not afraid to throw on a hard hat for a site visit and see your work come to life in the real world.

Why KLH?

• We’ll give you the space to do what you do best—Design electrical systems.
• We’re big enough to tackle complex, high-impact projects in-house, but small enough that your ideas won’t get lost in the shuffle.
• You’ll work alongside a smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team.
• We offer a flexible work schedule.
• We believe in investing in our people through mentorship, continued learning, and opportunities for growth.