Electrical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Mckim-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Work that makes a difference

Collaborative, supportive team

Job summary

McKim & Creed in North Carolina seeks an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater electrical design efforts. The role focuses on project delivery from design through construction, coordinating with managers and clients to meet budgets and schedules.

The candidate will develop electrical plans, perform QA/QC, and work with multiple teams. A PE or EIT on track with 4–8+ years of experience is preferred, including AutoCAD/Revit proficiency and NEC/NFPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer registration or EIT on track to get PE licensure within 1 year.
• 4-8+ years’ professional experience required.
• Proven experience with design of medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems including MCCs, generators and switchgear.
• Ability to produce single line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams and instrument loop wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Electrical Area classification plans and specifying electrical equipment in classified areas.
• Experience with generator sizing tools such as SpecSizer or Cummins Powersuite and design of backup systems.
• AutoCAD/Revit design experience is required.
• Experience with Arc Flash software (eTap or SKM) is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the NEC and NFPA 780.
• Field investigative and start-up experience.
• Balance multiple projects and work well independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and background checks as per policy.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical plans and delegate tasks to junior engineers; provide guidance throughout the project.
• Perform QA/QC and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Interact with clients; prepare reports, detailed specs and drawings; submit permits.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, contract modifications and other changes.
• Analyze processes to improve efficiency, quality and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to troubleshoot problems.
• Coordinate with other engineering departments as needed.
• Participate in site visits, agency and municipal meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Arc Flash (eTap/SKM)

Single line diagrams

Electrical distribution

Project coordination

Field start-up

Vendor coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE or EIT on track

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Arc Flash software (eTap/SKM)

SpecSizer / Powersuite

Job description

McKim & Creed in North Carolina seeks an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater electrical design efforts. The role focuses on project delivery from design through construction, coordinating with managers and clients to meet budgets and schedules.

The candidate will develop electrical plans, perform QA/QC, and work with multiple teams. A PE or EIT on track with 4–8+ years of experience is preferred, including AutoCAD/Revit proficiency and NEC/NFPA