Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Veolia; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Bellevue, Washington. In this role, you will design complex low voltage industrial control systems and lead project teams. You will also support customer requirements and ensure compliance with relevant standards while mentoring junior staff.

The position offers a dynamic working environment with a hybrid schedule. A competitive salary range of $89,000 – $106,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits from day one, is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant or related experience.
• Valid passport and driver’s license.
• Experience with industrial control system design.

Responsibilities

• Design custom projects according to customer expectations and specifications.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in complex projects.
• Support project bids and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Experience designing complex low voltage industrial control systems

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree

Tools

Control systems, PLCs, HMI, and SCADA design and programming

Job description

Job Summary

As part of the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering team, you will work collaboratively with cross‑functional engineering teams to design custom projects, meeting customer expectations, quality, schedule, budget and ensuring project risks are mitigated. This Senior role includes completing electrical and/or instrumentation design for a wide range of water technologies on complex projects, acting as a technical lead and mentor to new/junior team members, and possibly leading a team of EI&C Engineers on large, complex projects. Responsibilities also cover instrument selections, installation details, electrical panel design, VFD/Starter selections, production facility support, customer‑facing factory acceptance tests, and commissioning.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to collaborate in and lead cross‑functional project team discussions and client meetings.
• Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia products and systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and comment on engineering documents, including P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, return of experience, and engineering best practices guides.
• Interpret, comment and follow complex, extensive contract and customer specifications.
• Perform required calculations and select appropriate instrumentation for water treatment facilities, producing supporting documentation (instrument lists, termination drawings, instrument datasheets, etc.) with operator and equipment safety in mind. Manage budget, scope, schedule, and proactively report risks and opportunities.
• Select equipment and design complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC, including single line diagrams, load lists, I/O lists, panel design and schematics, network architectures, loop diagrams, etc.
• Support project bids, provide technical guidance and lead creative solutions to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience designing complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC.
• Experience designing control panels and selecting equipment for Class 1 Division 2 areas.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including coordinating, reporting, documentation, and presentations.

Education & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Experienced with complex industrial control system design.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant or related experience.
• Valid passport and driver’s license.

Preferred

• Understanding of hydraulics and fundamentals of fluid mechanics.
• Understanding of basic water chemistry.
• Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal). Understands balance between customer and Veolia teams.
• Experience with control systems, PLCs, HMI and SCADA design and programming.
• Basic technical knowledge in the field of industrial control systems.
• Understanding of Low Voltage Power Distribution System design.

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel (~15%) for client meetings, customer site visits and/or visits to other Veolia offices.
• Hybrid office work: three days a week in the office.

Benefits

• Compensation – Salary range tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles: $89,000 – $106,000 USD.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance starting Day 1.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Veolia is an inclusive company committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.