Electrical Project Engineer III

United Flow Technologies (UFT); Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Job summary

United Flow Technologies (UFT) seeks a Project Engineer to support the development and execution of engineering projects in the water/wastewater industry. In this role, you will design complex electrical systems and mentor engineering teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a BSEE degree, along with expertise in tools like AutoCAD. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical and controls design.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electrical, controls, and communication systems.
• Translate customer specifications into engineering deliverables.
• Lead engineering teams and manage project schedules.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls design

Automation systems

Ability to read schematics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

At Tesco Controls (a UFT company), our culture is grounded in the idea that the how we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. Our winning behaviors guide the way we work, collaborate, and grow—both as individual employees and as a team. Our core winning behaviors are to Build Relationships, have a Relentless Drive for Results, to Communicate with Integrity and Focus, and to Be a Mentor, Teacher, Learner. These behaviors are more than words—they are the foundation of our success and continued growth.

Here, you’ll join a stable, growing company where your work directly supports cleaner water, stronger communities, and critical infrastructure across the country. If you want meaningful work, real growth opportunities, and a team that takes pride in doing the right thing—you’ll find it here. Apply today and help power the systems that keep our world running.

Tesco Controls is seeking a Project Engineer to support and lead the development, design, and execution of the engineering scope for complex automation and electrical control projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.

What you will do:

• Design complex electrical, controls, and communication equipment and systems to provide automation for water/wastewater industry projects
• Interpret customer specifications and plans and translate them into a defined engineering scope and deliverables
• Complete all phases of the engineering process to ensure accurate and timely completion of manufacturing drawings
• Develop detailed engineering documentation including single-line and three-line diagrams, panel elevations, general arrangements, and wiring schematics
• Lead and mentor engineering and designer teams to convert engineering concepts into working schematics
• Responsible for Engineering schedule, including the on‑time release of equipment specifications, bills of materials, and customer documentation
• Support the Project Manager to address technical concerns with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide engineering expertise/support during estimation, sales, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and operations
• Provide technical direction, serve as a point of contact or business liaison, prepare briefings for senior management and assist in problem resolution specific to the program/project
• Review Tesco’s design tools, procedures, and processes and ensure engineering deliverables are compliant to design standards

Background / Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in electrical, controls design, and analyzing automation systems
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in a regulated industry is preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and methodologies
• Working and current knowledge of codes and industry standards
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/ AutoCAD Electrical
• Ability to read and understand schematics
• Attend formal training programs related to the field to help develop new skills or improve existing skills
• Ability to understand and design all aspects of electrical components, equipment, and machinery
• Understanding of manufacturing workflow, including planning activities
• Self‑motivated, ability to work autonomously and manage workloads to meet assigned deadlines

We are pleased to offer a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates who join our team.

Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person’s qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future.

We offer relocation support within the US for qualified candidates to ensure a smooth transition.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)