Electrical Project Engineer / Water Wastewater

Hatteras Capital Advisors; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatteras Capital Advisors is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for Charlotte, NC, focusing on water and wastewater projects. The role involves design, coordination with PMs, and delivering reports, drawings, and submittals for treatment plants, pump stations, and related facilities.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years in electrical engineering, familiarity with NEC/NFPA 780, and proficiency in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, and Arc Flash tools.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of electrical engineering experience in water/wastewater projects.
• PE license preferred or able to obtain.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 780; experience with design and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMs and clients to evaluate, report, and prepare drawings and submittals.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, modifications and changes.
• Conduct site visits and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Client meetings

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Arc Flash software (eTap or SKM)

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer / Water Wastewater

Location Charlotte, NC

Type Direct Hire

ID j-2217

Posted Aug 26, 2026

Position: Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Position Overview

We have an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with experience working on Water/Wastewater projects. This career growth opportunity is with an established, full-service civil engineering firm. The Electrical Project Engineer will play a vital role in the completion of water/wastewater engineering projects throughout North Carolina. You will be working on water/ wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers, clients, conduct evaluations, prepare reports, detailed specifications, drawings, permitting, submittals, etc.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, modifications, changes, etc.
• Conduct site visits, participate in client meetings, etc.

Required Experience

• 5 – 15 years of electrical engineering, water/wastewater project experience.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain is highly preferred.
• Managing multiple projects, tasks, assignments, etc.
• Medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems (i.e. Motor Control Centers, Generators, Switchgears, etc.).
• Diagrams (single line, motor elementary, instrument loop wiring).
• Electrical Area classification and ability to specify electrical equipment.
• Emergency backup systems.
• SpecSizer (Caterpiller) or Powersuite (Cummins).
• Designing full emergency backup systems.
• Knowledge of the NEC and NFPA 780.
• Technical Skills: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical (or Revit), Arc Flash software (eTap or SKM).

Why Work Here

• A career growth opportunity with established, employee-owned firm
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources
• A world-class team of professionals who are committed to innovation and sustainability