Senior Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Systems (CA)

Ardurra Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater to join our Irvine, CA team. You will lead electrical power distribution and I&C design for water infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-efficient solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license (or can obtain within one year), 5+ years of municipal experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP or SKM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems (or ability to obtain within one year).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical and I&C design for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage power systems, motor control, VFDs, MCCs, stand-by generators and various types of transfer switches, and electrical codes and standards (NFPA70-NEC, NFPA 820, NFPA 70E, IEEE).
• Proven experience with power distribution, lighting, grounding, and PLC controls systems design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and design/analysis software (ETAP, SKM).
• Familiarity with I&C specifications and process instrumentation in water/wastewater environments.
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and demonstrated ability to manage schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical power distribution system and I&C systems design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems.
• Develop electrical design drawings and specifications, including single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel layouts/schedules, cable/conduit sizing, grounding system design, indoor/outdoor lighting designs, conduit/cable schedules, protective relaying and metering, UPS and power conditioning systems, service-entrance switchgear/switchboard and MCC design, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, and heat tracing design.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash analysis, and harmonic studies, using ETAP or SKM.
• Design and specify I&C systems pertaining to process instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, analytical, etc.) and support process control logic development and system integration, and develop P&IDs, I/O list, loop wiring diagrams, telemetry design and communication/network system architecture.
• Produce detailed construction contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for bid and permit packages.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, integrators, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle .
• Design and specify new/existing service upgrades required for projects in hand within accordance with receptive utility standards (i.e. SCE, PG&E, SDG&E)

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Power distribution

I&C design

PLC controls

Electrical codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (Electrical Engineering or Control Systems, CA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Ardurra seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater to join our Irvine, CA team. You will lead electrical power distribution and I&C design for water infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-efficient solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license (or can obtain within one year), 5+ years of municipal experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP or SKM.