Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater

MCKIM & CREED; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McKim & Creed in Dallas, Texas, seeks an Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer focused on water and wastewater processes. You will design electrical and I&C systems using AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, Kofax, Bluebeam, and Microsoft tools to support reliable plant operation.

Join a collaborative team with growth opportunities, ESOP participation, and tuition reimbursement. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, up to 5 years of experience, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
• 0–5 years of instrumentation and controls design experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in industrial control system assessments.
• Coordinate electrical design team from schematic design through contract documents.
• Develop detailed technical documentation such as project plans and specifications.
• Support senior staff in development of OPCC.
• Arrange and participate in meetings with clients and agencies.
• Conduct on-site workshops with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Assist in FATs and field inspections.
• Provide construction contractor administration support as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SKM

Kofax

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : ELECT004081

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

OVERVIEW:

The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer will work with our team to develop Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) designs for water and wastewater treatment processes. The primary focus of this role will be on design using AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, Kofax, Bluebeam, and Microsoft software tools to perform engineering work. This position will gain knowledge of basic electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering principles, system architecture designs, communication equipment for radio, fiber, and copper network-related systems, security best practices, and water/wastewater process control narratives, all with the objective of ensuring efficient and reliable operation for our client's systems. The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer will join our Water/Wastewater team in Dallas, Texas.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:

Support senior staff in performing industrial control system assessments and prepare preliminary design reports (PDRs).

Coordinate the efforts of the electrical design team on projects from schematic design development through the contract document phase.

• Develop detailed technical documentation such as project plans and specifications, engineering reports, etc.
• Support senior staff in development of Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC).
• Arrange and participate in meetings with various clients and governing agencies.
• Conduct workshops at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Support senior staff in witnessing of field acceptance test (FATs) and field inspections.
• Provide construction contractor administration support as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• 0 - 5 Years of Experience as an Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer.
• Take direction effectively and work in a team environment.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• AutoCAD and MicroStation experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
• Experience in water/wastewater preferred but not required.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For , here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Aff...and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors of Engineering or better in Engineering.

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