Electrical Engineer, PE – Water & Infrastructure Design

Tetra Tech; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit‑based rewards

Work/life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, PE to join our Denver, CO office. You’ll design electrical systems for water, wastewater, and related infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet NEC and regulatory standards.

This role requires 5+ years of consulting experience, a PE license (or 12‑month path via comity), and strong technical writing and communication skills. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of primary practice, or ability to obtain via comity within 12 months.
• Experience with utility coordination and permitting processes.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related electrical design regulations.
• Proficiency with power systems analysis software (e.g., SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, EasyPower, AmpCalc).
• Proven experience in the design of water and wastewater facilities; additional experience with industrial or transportation projects is a plus.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical systems planning, design, and calculations for complex infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed electrical and control schematics.
• Design medium‑and‑low‑voltage power systems, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, fire alarm, security, telephone/data, wireless communications, and other low‑voltage systems.
• Prepare project‑specific technical specifications using CSI MasterFormat and UFGS standards.
• Incorporate design updates using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Support project schedules and budgets, ensuring technical quality and accuracy.
• Assist in preparing status reports, basis‑of‑design documents, project manuals, responses to client comments, and other documentation.
• Estimate level of effort and construction costs at various project phases.
• Review submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).

Skills

Electrical design

NEC knowledge

Communication

PE license

AutoCAD

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

AmpCalc

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, PE to join our Denver, CO office. You’ll design electrical systems for water, wastewater, and related infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet NEC and regulatory standards.

This role requires 5+ years of consulting experience, a PE license (or 12‑month path via comity), and strong technical writing and communication skills. Travel to project sites may be required.