Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer

Dewberry; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the National Water Electrical, Instrumentation & Control team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of water/wastewater projects while working alongside a talented group of professionals. You will engage with clients, coordinate workloads, and ensure quality standards across various projects. If you are passionate about innovative engineering solutions and eager to tackle complex challenges, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic environment that values professional growth and the application of cutting-edge technology to make a real impact in the water sector.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater EI&C design and management.
• PE license required, with the ability to obtain in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power and instrumentation/control system design for W/WW projects.
• Oversee junior engineers and manage multiple concurrent design projects.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems Design

Process Instrumentation and Control

Project Management

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to serve as our National Water Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (E&IC) Leader within our Water Market Segment to support growth of Dewberry’s water practice nationally.

The role will primarily focus on leading the successful execution of EI&C design work on water and wastewater projects nationally. Dewberry’s MEPS Infrastructure team has several E&IC engineers that focus on the water/wastewater space and the purpose of this role entails the following:

• Client engagement, representing EI&C for water clients working alongside our water/wastewater client managers
• Workload coordination for all Water EI&C work nationally (coordinating between offices and with the MEPS Infrastructure team)
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Standards development to ensure consistent deliverables nationally

The preferred location based on our water practice geographic focus is the DC Area (Virginia/Maryland/DC), or Raleigh/Charlotte NC. We have several offices in these locations and have flexibility with the specific office location given the national focus of the role.

The successful candidate should have experience specifying, designing, and implementing electrical power systems and/or process instrumentation and control systems. Experience in water/wastewater (W/WW) is preferred; however, industrial, chemical, and mining experience is acceptable. The successful candidate should also have strong management experience with proven success overseeing staff and teams delivering multiple concurrent W/WW EI&C designs, as well as strong client engagement expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior (EI&C) leader to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical power system and instrumentation/control system engineering oversight and design for W/WW projects.
• Oversee multiple concurrent design projects and manage junior engineers to execute projects.
• Coordinate EI&C workload for W/WW projects nationally, working with project managers and design teams, along with the MEPS Infrastructure team, to successfully deliver EI&C design work.
• Design opportunities include low voltage electrical power distribution, motor control, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout and related activities.
• Provide EI&C specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Review and approve contractor submittals.
• Coordinate with process engineers and develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Execute redline markups from engineers.
• Sizing conduit and wire, laying out electrical distribution equipment, and designing lighting systems as well as loop sheets, control single lines, and network drawings for SCADA, PLC, and DCS Systems.
• Coordinate with process engineers to successfully execute EI&C designs.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in electrical engineering or related degree.
• 15+ years of design, management, and oversight of water/wastewater EI&C work.
• PE required, NCEES council record preferred (ability to obtain PE in multiple states required).
• Must have experience designing EI&C systems and producing design documents in AutoCAD. Revit experience preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative, drive, determination and proven management expertise.
• Candidate must have a good working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, and other related Codes.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential for coordination with other disciplines, and client interface.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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