Electrical Senior Project Engineer

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant opportunities to grow and-

Great culture and spirit

Job summary

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and project delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure across multiple locations. This role concentrates on power systems, I&C, and SCADA while guiding multidisciplinary teams.

You will drive projects from planning through construction with a focus on quality, reliability, and long-term performance, mentoring engineers and building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of electrical system design experience.
• PE registration or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to lead mid-level and senior staff and guide teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of distribution, lighting, I&C, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and project delivery for complex infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the technical lead across power distribution, lighting, I&C, and SCADA systems.
• Manage projects from planning through construction (scope, schedule, budget, quality).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development.
• Provide QA/QC oversight on electrical designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Mentor and guide electrical engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with subconsultants to deliver integrated solutions.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve electrical system performance.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

SCADA

Power distribution

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Electrical Senior Project Engineer - (RE966.7)

Locations: Fargo, ND; Maple Grove, MN; Lehi, UT; Billings, MT

If you enjoy solving complex electrical engineering challenges that don’t come with easy answers, you’ll feel at home at AE2S.

We’re growing and seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Senior Project Engineer to lead electrical design and project delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across multiple locations. This is a high-impact, senior-level role for an engineer who thrives in power systems, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and SCADA while leading multidisciplinary teams. You’ll work on water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collections systems, electrical power systems (low & medium voltage: <1000V and >1000V), and Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and SCADA systems.

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering infrastructure that directly supports communities—bringing projects from planning through construction with a focus on quality, reliability, and long-term performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and project delivery for complex infrastructure projects
• Serve as the technical lead across power distribution, lighting, I&C, and SCADA systems
• Manage projects from planning through construction (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development efforts
• Provide QA/QC oversight on electrical designs, drawings, and specifications
• Mentor and guide electrical engineers and technical staff
• Collaborate across disciplines and with subconsultants to deliver integrated solutions
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve electrical system performance

Qualifications

Basic

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of electrical system design experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, compliance practices, regulations, and standards.
• Adept in providing guidance and strategic leadership to mid-level, senior-level, and project members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and regulations related to electrical distribution, lighting, and special systems, and instrumentation and control systems (instruments, fiber optics, computers, radios, Ethernet networks and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)).
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred

• 5+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in water and/or wastewater treatment
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Scope and fee development specific to electrical design

Physical

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award‑winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family‑Friendly with Flexibility and Work‑Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best‑in‑class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100‑percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100‑percent paid Employee Dental, Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / AffirMative Action / Disability Employer

Location: Fargo, ND - 58104 US (Primary)