Electrical Project Engineer / Water Wastewater

Hatteras Ca; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatteras Capital Advisors in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead water and wastewater electrical design efforts for projects across North Carolina.

You will collaborate with project managers and clients on evaluations, reports, drawings, submittals, and site visits, ensuring code compliance and reliable emergency power systems. The role involves design of motor control centers, switchgear, and distribution networks.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of electrical engineering, water/wastewater project experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain preferred.
• Managing multiple projects, tasks and assignments.
• Medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems experience.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 780.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers, clients; conduct evaluations; prepare reports, drawings, permits and submittals.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, modifications and changes.
• Conduct site visits and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

PE license

NEC knowledge

NFPA 780 knowledge

Single line diagrams

Industrial electrical design

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Arc Flash software (eTap/SKM)

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer / Water Wastewater

Type Direct Hire

Position: Electrical Project Engineer
Location: Raleigh

Job 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.

Position Overview

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