Senior Electrical Engineer - Power

KLH Engineers, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Work from home option

Job summary

KLH Engineers, Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical power distribution and process control design for water and wastewater facilities. You will develop detailed designs, construction docs, and specs while guiding project teams.

The role requires a PE and 5+ years of experience, with hands-on field work from investigations to startup, and offers a flexible hybrid schedule with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of detail design for municipal/industrial water/wastewater facilities.
• PE license (Professional Engineer).
• Hands-on with pumps, blowers, VFDs, SCADA, and instrumentation.
• Office and field work capable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical power distribution for water and wastewater facilities.
• Design and specify pumps, blowers, VFDs, SCADA, and process instrumentation.
• Prepare detailed electrical designs, construction documents, and specs.
• Conduct field investigations to evaluate existing conditions.
• Assist clients with troubleshooting electrical/operational issues.
• Provide startup, commissioning, and operational support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for reliable solutions.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Power distribution

Process control

SCADA systems

VFDs

Pumps

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At KLH Engineers, our team of engineers, surveyors, and drafters, works on projects that ensure safe drinking water gets where it needs to go, wastewater is properly treated, and stormwater stays under control. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with numerous municipal clients across Pennsylvania, delivering top-notch services in water, wastewater, stormwater, and general municipal engineering. We bring creativity, technical excellence, and practicality to every project, ensuring our engineering solutions not only work but also make life a little easier for everyone.

We’re currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Pittsburgh office. If you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, working on meaningful projects, and collaborating with a team that values technical excellence and practical problem solving, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and development of electrical power distribution and process control systems for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Design and specify systems related to pumps, blowers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), SCADA systems, and process control instrumentation.
• Develop detailed electrical engineering designs, construction documents, and technical specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct field investigations to evaluate existing conditions and gather critical information related to proposed system upgrades and improvements.
• Assist clients with troubleshooting electrical and operational issues within existing treatment and pumping systems.
• Provide startup, commissioning, and operational support for newly installed electrical and control systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop efficient, reliable, and maintainable solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams to ensure projects move forward smoothly and successfully.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to solve technical challenges and support critical infrastructure systems that communities depend on every day.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the detailed design of electrical power distribution and process control systems for municipal and/or industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.E.)
• Hands-on experience with pumps, blowers, VFDs, SCADA systems, and process control instrumentation.
• Ability to work both in the office and in the field, whether that means investigating existing systems, troubleshooting operational issues, or supporting system startups.
• Ability to balance technical precision with practical, real-world application.

Why KLH?

• We’ll give you the space to do what you do best - be an Engineer.
• We’re big enough to tackle complex, high-impact projects in-house, but small enough that your ideas won’t get lost in the shuffle.
• You’ll work alongside a smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team.
• We offer a flexible work schedule and the ability to work from home when necessary.
• We believe in investing in our people through mentorship, continued learning, and opportunities for growth.