Project/ Staff Electrical Engineer

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Staff/Project Electrical Engineer to join their Albany team. This role involves designing and analyzing electrical systems for water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years of experience. You'll play a crucial role in delivering sustainable solutions while developing your project management skills. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact on the environment and community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

15 days PTO

Nine Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems for water/wastewater facilities.
• Serve as main contact for clients with electrical design needs.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD Software (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD)

Electrical System Modeling Software (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)

Lighting Software (ElumTools, Visual, Dialux)

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis has an immediate need for a Staff/Project Electrical Engineer in the Albany, NY area with a desire to grow their knowledge and understanding of electrical design in the water and wastewater industry. A successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and technical expertise.

You will be involved in various project tasks, including the design, analysis, and layout of:

1. Substations
2. Power distribution systems
3. Standby power systems
4. Lighting systems
5. Operational Technology (OT) networks
6. Security and access control systems
7. Equipment relay logic
8. Fire alarm systems
9. Instrumentation and control systems

These tasks will be performed to independently complete small and medium-sized projects, as well as provide support to senior engineers on portions of larger projects. Projects will largely be located within New York State, with remote support for Arcadis' national electrical design teams.

Role accountabilities:

The primary focus of the Staff/Project Electrical Engineer will be to provide technical and design consulting services with an emphasis on electrical power distribution, electrical controls, lighting, and communications, to support projects for Arcadis' Water Division.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting projects and clients in the planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other similar industrial facilities. You will serve as Arcadis' main point of contact for clients with electrical design needs. Development of project management skills by supporting the management of budgets and delivery schedules for project scopes, schedules, and budgets will be a key part of your role.

You will also perform electrical design and coordination of various projects. Demonstration of proficiency in CAD software (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, etc.), electrical system modeling software (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower), and lighting software (ElumTools, Visual, Dialux) will be needed.

You will establish design criteria, perform design calculations, and develop one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications. In addition, you will provide engineering services during construction, including reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (Requests for Information).

You will conduct field inspections and assist with construction projects including identifying deviations from design and monitoring safety compliance. Travel may be required to support project needs.

Key Skills and Attributes

1. Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
2. Willingness and desire to collaborate with other electrical engineers.
3. Excellent customer/client service skills.
4. Strong verbal and written communication and people skills.
5. Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to complete projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
2. 6+ years of relevant experience.
3. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to apply for PE exam and licensing.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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