Senior Electrical Engineer - water/wastewater (remote allowed)

Brown and Caldwell; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Performance-based bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support projects primarily in Hawaii with a focus on industrial and municipal electrical design.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years' experience in related industries, with responsibilities including project management, mentoring, and design delivery. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical engineering for water and wastewater industries.
• Ability to manage electrical designs to meet deadlines and budget.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety and the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project task manager for electrical and I&C projects.
• Scope and budget projects and coordinate staff assignments.
• Mentor junior and mid-level electrical engineers.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project management

AutoCAD P&ID

Revit/BIM environment

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system software (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)

Job description

Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our team in Hawaii. We are looking for a candidate with a broad experience in electrical design and management including: design and equipment upgrades, power system studies including arc flash hazards analysis, low and medium voltage power distribution system design in an industrial setting, equipment design and selection including motor control centers, drives, switchgear, panelboards, substation transformers, and related equipment, drawing creation including power plans and layouts, one-lines, wiring diagrams, for plant power. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a senior engineer to build upon their career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth's resources at the same time.

This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. The candidate will have a broad range of responsibilities, which include mentoring junior and mid-level electrical and Instrumentation and Control (I&C) staff, interacting with clients, managing electrical and I&C related projects, and participating in new business development. In this role, your design delivery responsibilities will include power system modeling, conceptual design development, layout and selection of equipment, development of contract drawings using 2D and 3D design approaches, bid package preparation, field investigations, electrical and I&C design, and support during construction both in the office and the field. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things, meeting new people, and a desire to work with professionals who perform industrial and municipal electrical, and other water/wastewater work.

Position can be based anywhere in the Pacific or Hawaiian time zones.

Ideally this position would be based in our Honolulu office on a hybrid (2-3 days in office/week) work arrangement; relocation assistance is available.

For Pacific time zone based candidates, periodic travel to Hawaii may be required.

Primary responsibilities

• Serve as a project task manager, or perform as lead discipline (electrical and I&C) engineer and Electrical Engineer-of-record on projects as appropriate.
• Scope and budget projects, identify method of project execution, and coordinate staff assignments.
• Successfully manage and execute electrical designs to be on time and on budget using company systems and tools.
• Support business opportunities and assist in sales and marketing efforts (proposal preparation, interviewing, scope, fee, etc.).
• Mentor other electrical and I&C engineers and designers.
• Perform contractor construction submittal reviews and request for information documents and general electrical design activities for water and wastewater treatment plant and pump station power systems. Field and site investigation of project work as required.
• Producing effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums.
• Communicate and interface with clients.
• Collaborate with a national team of technical experts in the Electrical and I&C group.

Minimum qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 10 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer working for government, municipal, and/or industrial water and wastewater industries.
• Ability to work with Designers in Revit/BIM environment along with AutoCAD P&ID.
• Experience in industrial power systems design (medium and low voltage systems), service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, emergency power and power generation and distribution equipment, power systems studies.
• Solid knowledge in the application of the National Electrical Code.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety systems, NFPA 70E.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Able to multi‑task, enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and work independently with a willingness to learn.
• Candidate should be a self‑starter, results‑oriented, be able to multi‑task, and work under tight and pressured deadlines.
• Collaborate with other technical teams for design coordination.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff.

Preferred qualifications

• 12‑15+ years' experience as an Electrical Engineer working for government, municipal, and/or industrial water and wastewater industries.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience with electrical staff.
• Power system software design/modeling experience (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower).
• Experience with renewable and alternative energy design a plus (solar, wind, cogeneration).

Salary range

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $118,000 - $161,000

Location B: $130,000 - $177,000

Location C: $142,000 - $194,000

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long‑term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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