Electrical Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending plans

Disability & life insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hazen & Sawyer in Seattle, WA is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to provide electrical design for water and wastewater facilities and to lead electrical efforts on multiple projects.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5–14 years of heavy industrial experience, and PE licensure in at least one state, with SKM/ETAP and AutoCAD or Revit proficiency. This role involves site visits, coordination with clients and other engineers, and opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license in at least one US state.
• 5–14 years of heavy industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with SKM/ETAP, AutoCAD or Revit, and MS Office.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for water/wastewater facilities.
• Prepare project specifications and edit master specs as needed.
• Represent electrical discipline in client meetings and coordinate with engineers.
• Perform site visits from concept through construction.
• Mentor junior staff and assist in proposals and scope development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE) in at least one US state

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for our Seattle, WA office. Candidate will provide electrical engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects, serving as lead electrical engineer when required. Candidate will support projects both local to and regional to the office, as well as supporting projects in other areas as requested by the firm.

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 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• Our electrical group has over 120 employees spread across more than 30 of our offices

Key Responsibilities:

• Power systems design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout and related activities at water and wastewater facilities
• Prepare project specifications and edit corporate electrical master specifications as needed to suit each project
• Serve as the lead electrical engineer on multiple concurrent projects. Ensure the work is performed in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Perform site visits as needed from project conceptual design through construction
• 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
• Complete construction administration tasks including review of shop drawings, replies to requests for information, change order requests and similar tasks
• Perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project
• Monitor and participate in the field testing and start-up of electrical systems
• Represent the electrical discipline in client project meetings
• Interaction with clients, contractors, and engineers from other disciplines
• Serve as a technical mentor for less experienced electrical staff
• Assist in business development activities such as proposal preparation
• Develop scope and fee documents for electrical portions of projects
• Fill the role of Project Manager for selected electrical projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 5-14 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design
• Licensed as a registered professional engineer in at least one U.S. state.
• Ability to be licensed in additional states at the request of the firm
• Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
• Experience in Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication skills allowing for successful interaction with clients, contractors, and other engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry
• Experience with Bluebeam software and Bluebeam Studio
• Experience with instrumentation and control systems including instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs

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