Electrical Senior Project Engineer

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid family health insurance

100% paid dental and vision insurance

Discretionary bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

401(k) matching contributions

Paid time off for past experience

Job summary

A specialized civil/environmental engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Senior Project Engineer to lead design and project delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Lehi, UT. This senior role requires expertise in electrical engineering, client relationship management, and project leadership skills. Successful candidates will enjoy a collaborative environment with a focus on creativity and professional growth, along with a robust benefits package including 100% paid family health insurance and employee ownership options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of electrical system design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles and standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strategic leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level electrical engineering and project management leadership.
• Design and oversee electrical systems and components.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers for successful project delivery.

Skills

Electrical system design

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer registration in Utah

Tools

SCADA

Power systems design software

Job description

Electrical Senior Project Engineer - (OH639.12)

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

If you like the projects that don’t come with easy answers, you’ll feel at home here. AE2S is growing and seeking Electrical Senior Project Engineers to lead electrical engineering design and project delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across multiple locations. This senior‑level role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high‑quality solutions for municipal and industrial clients.

As an Electrical Senior Project Engineer, you will manage client relationships, oversee project execution, and provide technical leadership across power systems, instrumentation and controls, and SCADA. You’ll lead projects from planning and design through construction while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards—supporting infrastructure that serves real communities.

Projects include water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collection systems, municipal infrastructure, and process‑industrial facilities. Your advanced expertise in power generation, power distribution (less than and greater than 1000V), life safety systems, lighting, instrumentation and controls, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) will be essential in developing innovative, reliable electrical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level electrical engineering and project management leadership for complex water and wastewater projects
• Lead and support business development efforts, developing strategies to drive local and regional growth aligned with AE2S’s strategic goals
• Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor, applying advanced electrical engineering expertise across project teams
• Design and oversee electrical systems and components, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Conduct research and feasibility evaluations for new electrical technologies and applications
• Lead large‑scale electrical design projects, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Provide quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) for electrical designs, drawings, and specifications
• Mentor, guide, and oversee the work of electrical engineers and technical staff to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate across disciplines and with external subconsultants to deliver integrated, high‑quality solutions
• Manage client relationships, proposal development, and identification and pursuit of new project opportunities
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project teams

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10years of electrical system design experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Utah or ability to obtain.
• 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 Qualifications

• 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 engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extremeclient service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• 100-percent Employee Owned
• 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-percentpaid 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 / Affinitive Action / Disability Employer