Senior Electrical Engineer

Garver; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Comprehensive wellness program

Professional development support

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Water Design Center in Greenville, South Carolina. The position involves hands-on design work and project management in water and wastewater systems.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in detailed designs, and a commitment to mentorship and client interactions. Competitive salary packages and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of direct design experience; 15+ for senior level.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience overseeing electrical designs for industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical power distribution designs.
• Design standby power generation and lighting systems.
• Prepare design calculations and budget monitoring.

Skills

Power distribution design

Standby power experience

Strong communication skills

Teaching and coaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit CAD

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Greenville, South Carolina

Garver is seeking a mid‑to‑senior level Electrical Engineer to join the Water Design Center in Greenville, SC. The role supports water and wastewater projects, providing hands‑on design work, client interaction, mentorship, project management, and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical power distribution designs for water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.
• Design standby power generation, motor starting, lighting systems, one‑line diagrams, power plans, grounding, lightning protection, and lighting plans for industrial facilities.
• Coordinate with instrumentation, control engineers, and other disciplines to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical equipment vendors, regional Garver offices, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare design calculations, construction cost estimates, quality assurance and control, schedule coordination, and budget monitoring.
• Perform electrical design standards and tool development, procurement, and training.
• Conduct power system studies, short‑circuit analysis, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Conduct on‑site client advisement for electrical issues and improvements.
• Maintain team attitude, interpersonal effectiveness, and facilitate team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 6+ years of direct design experience, 15+ years for senior level.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Technical competence in power distribution, standby power, and related systems.
• Experience overseeing electrical designs for industrial facilities, detailed plans and specifications.
• Field experience in technical electrical problem resolution.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant systems.
• Experience with power system studies including short‑circuit analysis, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash.
• Demonstrated ability to design low‑ and medium‑voltage power distribution systems.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teaching and coaching skills.

Preferred Skills

• Water and wastewater consulting experience.
• Working knowledge of power system modeling software.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit CAD programs.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls, SCADA design.
• Experience with SKM PowerTools for Windows and EasyPower.

About Garver’s Water Design Center

The Water Design Center is a knowledge‑based hub excelling in highly technical, multi‑discipline water and wastewater designs across Garver’s footprint. It specializes in large, high‑volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

Garver offers competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, a comprehensive wellness program, and supports professional development through company‑paid professional memberships, license support, and continuing education. Employees also benefit from a progressive, work‑life‑balanced culture.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.