Electrical Engineer, Water/Wastewater

ZipRecruiter; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ms consultants, inc. as an Electrical Engineer in a hybrid role focusing on innovative water and wastewater solutions. Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to improve community infrastructure while collaborating with a supportive team dedicated to sustainability. This position offers career advancement opportunities in a company committed to diversity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid work options for flexibility

Supportive team environment with mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in Water and Wastewater treatment is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with ICC, NEC, NFPA codes, LEED standards.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design electrical systems for water infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with other engineers and manage project elements.
• Prepare electrical calculations for power distribution and controls.

Skills

Knowledge of power distribution

Instrumentation

Controls

Lighting systems

Fire alarm systems

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer, Water/Wastewater (Hybrid)
ms consultants, inc.
Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown, OH

Shape the Future of Clean Water — Join Our Team!
Are you an Electrical Engineer passionate about creating smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable water infrastructure? Do you want to make a tangible difference in communities while working with a collaborative, innovative team? ms is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support water and wastewater projects across the region.

For over 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to improving community quality of life — one drop at a time. We design and deliver essential drinking water, wastewater, and water resource engineering services that protect our environment and public health. Join us to help build a better tomorrow.

What You'll Do:

As part of our Water team, under the Process and Controls Technical Service Manager, you’ll plan and design electrical systems for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and technical managers to develop innovative water and wastewater solutions. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility and support for work-life balance.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning production for industrial (water/wastewater) and environmental facilities using AutoCAD and Revit
• Coordinating design elements with in-house disciplines such as architecture, structures, environmental, civil, and landscape design
• Defining equipment, layout, and protection requirements for distribution stations in compliance with industry codes and standards
• Interpreting customer requirements to develop distribution station plans and specifications
• Collaborating on system layout, SCADA controls, automation, and instrumentation
• Preparing electrical calculations for power distribution, lighting, controls, and fire alarm systems

What You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of power distribution (low and medium voltage), standby power, instrumentation, controls, lighting, and fire alarm systems
• Experience in Water and Wastewater treatment is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with ICC, NEC, NFPA codes, LEED standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency with MS Office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent experience
• PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid work options for flexibility
• Supportive team environment with mentorship
• Diverse projects that improve communities
• Culture focused on innovation and sustainability

Why Choose ms:

We are an award-winning firm ranked within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, serving public and private clients since 1963. We value relationships, quality design, and innovative solutions. We offer career advancement, support for licensure and education, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

We prioritize work-life balance through paid time off, flexible schedules, paid holidays, and hybrid or full-time remote work options depending on the role.

Our Mission: To create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients by investing in our people.

Our Vision: To shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values: Accountability, collaboration, excellence, passion.

DEI Commitment: We promote anti-racist values and foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We work against all forms of bias and discrimination. Learn more about ms DEI on our website.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We comply with all regulations and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or genetic information.