Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer

The Probst Group; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Probst Group is looking for an Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer in Wisconsin to support engineering efforts in wastewater treatment solutions. The role involves developing technical options and analyzing data to optimize wastewater processes.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or significant experience in electrical controls. Responsibilities include leading vendor oversight and mentoring team members. Travel is expected up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience reviewing electrical controls, electrical schematics, or control drawings.
• 8+ years of experience approving electrical controls, electrical schematics, or control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers by developing technical options.
• Analyze client data for design development.
• Perform and review design calculations and write engineering reports.

Skills

Programming PLCs

SCADA systems

Industrial instrumentation

Troubleshooting in process-driven environments

Education

Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree

Controls Engineering Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Although officially established in 2008, Probst Group has been providing customized solutions to meet our clients' unique needs for over 30 years. We take pride in our extensive experience in industrial wastewater engineering and operations.

The Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer will focus on wastewater equipment and processes and will be an integral part of our Engineering team efforts to support our clients as we develop innovative, engineered solutions that meet their needs. To be successful, the Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer will have a high level of technical curiosity and willingness to learn about our wastewater process, equipment options, and client needs.

Key Responsibilities For The Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer

• Assist Project Managers in exceeding client expectations by developing technical options
• Utilize Probst configuration model and templates for design, including Treatment Unit Sizing, Pipe Sizing, Motor List, etc.
• Analyze client data for use in design development
• Analyze existing treatment processes and wastewater characteristics to determine current loadings on wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
• Evaluate, select, and apply configured wastewater treatment technologies, equipment, and processes to optimize performance and develop designs
• Develop bid requests by evaluating quotations for equipment and contractors
• Work with designers to develop site layouts, process flows, and process instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
• Perform and review design calculations and write finalized engineering reports.
• Support the proposal process via technical reports and memos
• Mentor Engineering team members
• Lead vendor oversight: hold controls suppliers accountable for technical standards, schedule, and quality
• Drive standardization of control narratives, documentation, and SCADA approaches
• Other duties as assigned

Travel Expectations: Up to 20% as business needs require

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have either:

• An Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree, or Controls Engineering Bachelor's Degree (or related field) from an accredited institution, and have 3+ years of experience reviewing electrical controls, electrical schematics, or control drawings

OR

• Have 8+ years of experience approving electrical controls, electrical schematics, or control drawings

In Addition, They Will Have

• Hands‑on experience programming PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)
• Experience with SCADA systems used in utility or process environments
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, pH, turbidity, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Ability to create electrical schematics, equipment & specifications, and control drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in process‑driven environments

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience supporting electrical controls within industrial, municipal, or wastewater treatment environments
• Knowledge of chemical dosing systems and process control loops
• Familiarity with telemetry, remote monitoring systems, and data logging
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DNP3, etc.)
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools