Electrical Engineer in Seattle

Energy Jobline ZR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

SIMPLE IRA match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wilson Engineering seeks an Electrical and/or Controls System Engineer to join its civil engineering team serving municipal clients in Washington and Alaska. The role focuses on electrical and control systems for public infrastructure, with opportunities in design production, calculations, equipment selection, and client interaction.

The candidate will design power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, and standby power for facilities like pump stations and water/wastewater plants,

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ experience in electrical and/or control systems engineering design.
• PE license required and relevant municipal infrastructure exposure.
• Strong knowledge of AC and DC power systems for control/instrumentation.
• Experience with Easypower and electrical system modeling.
• Illumination design experience and WSDOT/AGI32 familiarity.
• Proficient with NEC/WAC/NFPA codes and relay logic diagrams.
• Ability to read and develop electrical drawings in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design drawings, specs, calculations, and reports.
• Design power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, and standby power.
• Assist with MCCs, VFDs, control panels, generators, and ATS.
• Coordinate electrical with civil/mechanical/structural teams.
• Engage with public agency staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform site visits, field investigations, and startup support.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and construction docs.
• Support facility plans, analyses, and funding documents.
• Participate in client meetings and design coordination meetings.
• Help manage schedules, budgets, and QC standards.

Skills

Electrical/Control experience

Municipal infrastructure knowledge

AC power design

DC power design

Easypower

Illumination design

WSDOT knowledge

Code compliance NEC/WAC/NFPA

Relay logic diagrams

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Site visits

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

AGI32

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Wilson Engineering is seeking an Electrical and/or Controls System Engineer to join our team.We are a civil engineering consulting firm serving municipal clients throughout Washington and Alaska, with a focus on water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and public infrastructure projects. This position is an opportunity to help build and support Wilson Engineering’s in-house electrical and control systems services while working on meaningful public infrastructure projects.

Position Summary

The position will support the planning, design, permitting, and construction of electrical and control systems for municipal infrastructure projects. Typical work may include pump stations, wastewater treatment facilities, water system facilities, lift stations, control panels, standby power systems, instrumentation, SCADA improvements, lighting, power distribution, and related public works facilities.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working closely with civil engineers, operators, public works staff, contractors, and equipment suppliers. Depending on experience, this position may include design production, technical calculations, equipment selection, construction support, project coordination, and client interaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Design electrical power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, telemetry, lighting, grounding, and standby power improvements for municipal facilities.
• Assist with design of motor control centers, variable frequency drives, control panels, generators, automatic transfer switches, service equipment, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical design with civil, mechanical, structural, surveying, and control systems staff.
• Work with public agency staff, operators, contractors, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform site visits, field investigations, construction observation, and startup support.
• Assist with equipment selection, system layouts, load calculations, short-circuit coordination, arc flash considerations, conduit routing, and panel schedules.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, change order requests, and construction documentation.
• Support preparation of preliminary engineering reports, facility plans, alternatives analyses, and funding documents.
• Participate in client meetings, design coordination meetings, and construction meetings.
• Help maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality control standards.

Desired Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ experience in electrical and/or control systems engineering design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license is required
• Experience with municipal infrastructure projects is .
• Knowledge of AC power systems design. Motor control circuits, power distribution, load calculations, panel schedules, voltage drop, and one-line diagrams.
• DC power system design for control and instrumentation circuits, such as those used for measurement of flow, pressure, level, and temperature.
• Experience with electrical system modeling and Easypower software.
• Illumination system design. Knowledge of WSDOT requirements and experience with AGI32 lighting modeling software.
• Experience with Electric Code (NEC), WAC, NFPA, and other applicable codes.
• Ability to read and develop relay logic wiring diagrams.
• Experience with AutoCAD software for electrical engineering drawing development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Willingness to visit project sites and assist with construction-phase services.
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience Level

Wilson Engineering is open to candidates with a range of experience levels, from mid-level engineers to experienced senior engineers. Responsibilities will be based on qualifications and experience.

Why Join Wilson Engineering?

Wilson Engineering offers the opportunity to work on meaningful public infrastructure projects that directly benefit local communities. Our team-oriented environment allows engineers to gain hands-on experience, work closely with experienced professionals, and develop a broad range of technical and project management skills.

We value practical engineering, responsive client service, professional growth, and long-term relationships with the communities we serve.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $136,000 to $165,000 per year, depending on qualifications, licensure, and experience. Wilson Engineering offers a competitive benefits package, which may include:

• Health Insurance including Dental & Vision Care
• Long & Short-Term Coverage
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays combined as PTO with a monthly accrual rate
• SIMPLE IRA Match available to contribute with first pay
• Overtime Pay
• Bonus Program

Wilson Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to , , , , , or expression, , , , veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.