Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Arcadis; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,461 - 132,761; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days of PTO

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a driven Electrical Engineer with water and wastewater experience to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in Ohio or Detroit, offering an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will possess industrial electrical design expertise, experience in supporting water/wastewater projects, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, and a salary range of $80,461- $132,761.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting water/wastewater projects.
• Experience in industrial electrical design and power distribution.
• Strong understanding of equipment layout and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and coordinate electrical systems for water facilities.
• Produce high-quality electrical design deliverables.
• Support project delivery through budgets and schedules.
• Perform power system studies and analyses.
• Provide support during construction and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Industrial electrical design

Power distribution

System integration

Clear communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT or Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley platforms

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a driven Electrical Engineer with water and wastewater experience to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio offices or in Detroit, Michigan, and offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that protect water resources, strengthen communities, and advance sustainable, resilient solutions.

As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of complex electrical systems for water, wastewater, and industrial facilities—from concept through construction. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys technical depth, project collaboration, and making a tangible impact through essential infrastructure.

Role Accountabilities

In this role, you will:

• Plan, design, and coordinate electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities, including power distribution, motor control systems, VFDs, lighting, communications, fire alarm, and control systems
• Produce high-quality electrical design deliverables such as one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, specifications, and design calculations using Autodesk and Bentley platforms
• Support project delivery by assisting with budgets, schedules, and coordination to ensure projects are executed successfully within scope, schedule, and budget
• Perform power system studies and analyses using tools such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or similar software to support safe, reliable, and resilient system performance
• Provide engineering support during construction through submittal and shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, field inspections, and collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams

Key Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate brings experience in industrial electrical design and power distribution, with a strong understanding of equipment layout and system integration. You are organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines. Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines are essential. This role is well-suited for engineers motivated by sustainability, resilience, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact through critical water infrastructure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• 5 years of experience supporting water/wastewater projects
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE)

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,461- $132,761. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.