Electrical Project Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Short and long-term disability

Paid holidays and PTO

Employer-contributed 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement and training

Professional registration incentives

Job summary

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Seattle, WA to contribute to industrial power design, including medium and low voltage distribution, generator design, motor control, VFDs, lighting, and equipment layout. Applicants should understand NEC codes and communicate effectively with senior engineers, clients, and contractors.

Key responsibilities include supporting multiple projects for water facilities, preparing specs, and performing electrical calculations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design; water/wastewater experience desirable.
• Experience with industrial power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with NEC and related codes; strong communication with engineers, clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead electrical engineer on multiple projects for water and wastewater facilities.
• Prepare project specifications.
• Perform conductor sizing, conduit sizing, protective device sizing, lighting calculations.
• Coordinate with civil, process-mechanical, structural, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Perform site visits and electrical design in AutoCAD/Revit; power system studies in SKM/ETAP; review shop drawings.

Skills

Strong communication

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an electrical engineer for our Seattle, WA. Qualified candidates should have experience in industrial power design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor control, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the NEC and related Codes. Candidate must have strong communication skills, including interaction with senior engineers, clients, and contractors.

Why Hazen And Sawyer

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure - for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,400 employees in 100+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. (Optional Language to be discussed with Operations/Regional Manager)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the lead electrical engineer on multiple concurrent projects for water and wastewater facilities.
• Prepare project specifications
• Perform conductor sizing, conduit sizing, protective device sizing, lighting, and other electrical calculations
• Coordinate with civil, process-mechanical, structural, architectural, HVAC, and instrumentation disciplines
• Perform site visits as needed
• Perform electrical design work in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required by the project
• Perform electrical power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP as required by the project
• Review shop drawings and respond to request for information
• Support the lead electrical engineer to perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 0-4 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial Electrical Engineering and Design;
  • Prior experience in water/wastewater industry is desirable
• Experience with industrial power distribution system
• Experience in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software is desirable
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software is desirable
• EIT certification or ability to maintain within 1 year of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Electrical Engineering

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location