Electrical Engineer (Water)

val's services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to lead electrical and controls engineering for water facility planning, design, and construction oversight, with a strong focus on NEC compliance and motor control centers.

The role emphasizes project management, coordination across disciplines, and delivering constructible designs with attention to budget and schedule. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of electrical engineering experience, specifically in the water industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Proficient in designing motor control centers, electrical construction, and knowledgeable of NEC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid California Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings, write specifications, and perform advanced engineering calculations such as short circuit current, voltage drop, and breaker coordination studies.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.
• Develop construction contracts, oversee bidding processes, and award contracts.
• Provide construction management and field inspection during project implementation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Role: Responsible for electrical and controls engineering related to water facility planning, design, project management, and construction oversight. Must possess strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical construction, and motor control centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings, write specifications, and perform advanced engineering calculations such as short circuit current, voltage drop, and breaker coordination studies.


• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.


• Develop construction contracts, oversee bidding processes, and award contracts.


• Provide construction management and field inspection during project implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of two years of electrical engineering experience, specifically in the water industry.


• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong project management skills to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines.


• Proficient in designing motor control centers, electrical construction, and knowledgeable of NEC.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.


• Valid California Driver License.

Nice-to-Have: California Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or California Professional Electrical Engineer (PE).