Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater Focus

Fleis & VandenBrink; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleis & VandenBrink is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This role includes designing and troubleshooting electrical systems for treatment processes. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory standards. F&V offers a competitive salary and various benefits for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of electrical engineering/design experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment preferred.
• Strong candidates with a desire to learn are considered.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment.
• Conduct load calculations for power systems.
• Analyze existing electrical systems for efficiency.

Skills

Proficiency in building and electrical codes

Understanding of electrical systems for water treatment

Familiarity with hazardous gas detection

Experience with electrical design

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) prides itself in designing and creating projects that make a difference and help communities where we work and play. F&V is a highly successful, growth‑oriented civil and environmental engineering/architectural firm that provides a wide range of services to municipal, industrial, institutional, commercial, and private development clients throughout Indiana and Michigan.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves designing, implementing, and troubleshooting electrical, control, and instrumentation systems used in water and wastewater treatment processes and pumping stations. The engineer will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance with environmental regulations. This full‑time position is based at our Grand Rapids office with occasional site visits to treatment facilities and may require overtime or on‑call availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical systems and components for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including power, controls, and instrumentation.
• Conduct load calculations to determine power requirements and size power distribution and standby power systems.
• Stay updated on the latest electrical, control, and instrumentation technologies, trends, and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Analyze and evaluate existing electrical systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Propose and design improvements to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs.
• Lead the electrical engineering aspects of projects from concept through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with the design team.
• Effectively manage project deliverables to meet budgets, schedule, performance specifications, and all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and preferences for electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Coordinate with the design team to identify hazardous areas and locations requiring special ventilation, monitoring, or explosion‑proof electrical equipment.
• Understand and ensure compliance with special requirements, codes, regulations, and standards as they apply to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Work closely with architects, mechanical engineers, process engineers, and other professionals to integrate electrical systems with overall plant operations.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance staff and operators.
• Conduct quality checks of electrical, control, and instrumentation installations to document compliance with design specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Comparable electrical design experience will also be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering/design, preferably within the water and wastewater treatment or environmental engineering sectors. Strong candidates with a desire to learn the business will also be considered.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in local, state, and national building and electrical codes and regulations.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems and their application to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Familiarity with hazardous gas detection, monitoring, and control.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 820 and recommended standards for wastewater facilities, including special provisions for hazardous areas.
  • Familiarity with EPA reliability criteria for implementing electrical systems in water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Experience with electrical design, creating design drawings, schedules, schematics, and specifications.
  • Experience with control and instrumentation design in processing or treatment facilities.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot electrical issues.
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

F&V offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer; F&V does not sponsor any required employment visas.