Senior Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

Baxter and Woodman Inc; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Concentric Integration is seeking a Senior Electrical and Automation Design Engineer to lead electrical distribution design and automation projects for water/wastewater facilities. You will collaborate with consulting engineers, end users, and contractors to produce detailed electrical plans, diagrams, and control panel schematics.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical/controls design, strong communication, and the ability to travel roughly 10% to Houston area clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from ABET accredited program.
• 7+ years as an Electrical/Controls Design Engineer.
• Proficient in electrical distribution design and control systems.
• Ability to travel ~10% to Houston area clients.
• Excellent oral, written, and digital communication skills.
• AutoCAD experience; Visio a plus; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for electrical power distribution and automation projects.
• Create electrical site and building plans, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Coordinate with contractors, integrators, and project managers to meet design intent.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and project specifications for electrical and control systems.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to design engineers.
• Design electrical distribution systems and panel elevations.
• Coordinate automation, controls, and SCADA integration for water/wastewater processes.

Skills

Electrical/Controls design

Automation systems

SCADA integration

Traveling 10%

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Senior Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

Location: Houston or Katy, TX / Waterford, WI

At Concentric Integration, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long‑lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

Concentric Integration provides full‑service automation of water/wastewater systems (including design, implementation, and support). We strive to be an advocate for our clients and to form long‑lasting partnerships based on trust. Concentric provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a depth of expertise unrivaled in the industry.

The Senior Electrical and Automation Design Engineer is primarily responsible for the design of Water/Wastewater electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipalities. The Senior E&A Design Engineer works in two capacities: Consulting Engineering and Integration Design.

Consulting engineering projects are in multidisciplinary teams to create design documents for process improvements at Water/Wastewater facilities. Design documents include electrical site and building plans, single‑line diagrams, lighting plans, process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), specifications, along with detailed control panel schematics, and other related documents.

The Senior E&A Design Engineer will work with contractor, integrators and project managers to complete construction projects to meet design intent.

What your day‑to‑day will look like, what you will learn on the job

• Reports to Design Engineering Director for work responsibilities, scheduling, and quality control.
• Leads design efforts for projects with consulting engineers and end users.
• Provides constructability review for electrical and automation design documents with in a multi‑disciplinary engineering project.
• Provides quality and coordination review of shop drawings and O&M submittals.
• Provides technical training and mentorship to design engineers.
• Designs electrical distribution systems, including one‑line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedules, and equipment elevations.
• Co‑ordinates the electrical design for automation, controls, and related SCADA systems for water/wastewater processes, including communications, PLC architecture, instrumentation, and related software and hardware.
• Reviews/prepares project specifications as they pertain to electrical, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Reviews instrumentation and control system submittal packages as part of electrical design.
• Reviews and updates design standards to maintain compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and good engineering practice.
• Visits client sites to investigate existing field conditions as required for preparing design documents.
• Collaborates with construction inspectors at job sites to assess field conditions and develop practical design solutions that ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program.

Must‑haves, what you will bring

• 7+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Design Engineer.
• Advanced computer skills, literacy, and proficiency.
• Must possess effective oral, written, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Concentric Integration’s service area (approximately 10% travel to Houston area clients).
• Must be able to easily interact with other design staff and with consulting engineers.
• Must possess effective organizational skills for productive task and time management.
• Must be able to identify and solve problems in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Visio experience a plus.
• P.E. license is preferred.

Compensation: The pay range for this role is $105,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well‑being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well‑being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401(k) plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well‑being, financial security, and happiness.

Concentric Integration is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer