Senior Electrical Project Engineer

MWH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

Company paid benefits

Flexible Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) with 4% company match

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

MWH is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to support electrical scope at a critical wastewater treatment plant project in San Francisco, CA. The role requires strong NEC knowledge and extensive field experience on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include procurement support, submittal reviews, cost estimation, and maintaining meticulous documentation and schedules. Join a team delivering essential public works with safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or construction management with electrical emphasis.
• 5+ years electrical construction experience at jobsite level on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical installation practices.
• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project management and supervision to ensure electrical work is efficient and compliant.
• Assist with procurement, scheduling, submittal review, and cost estimation for electrical scope.
• Perform quality inspections of electrical installations for compliance with permits and codes.
• Prepare and manage documentation like submittals, status reports, and as-built drawings.
• Generate drawings and sketches supporting electrical construction, temporary power, and change orders.
• Prepare method statements and secure permits prior to execution.
• Investigate design issues, resolve RFIs, and track them to resolution.
• Layout control lines and conduits for precise installations.
• Maintain project documentation and tracking systems for electrical progress and pay applications.
• Attend and document electrical progress in meetings; generate weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist with claims analysis, change orders, and record management.
• Support estimating with quantity takeoffs and vendor coordination.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed on all electrical work.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Electrical construction

Project management literacy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

PM software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management with electrical emphasis

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Expedition

SharePoint

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well‑being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer position to support the electrical scope of work on a critical wastewater treatment plant project in San Francisco, CA.

Essential Functions

Selected individual will provide technical support to project management and project supervision staff to ensure electrical construction work is performed efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company policy and engineering standards.

• Assist with electrical subcontractor procurement and management, electrical package development, construction layout, equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity tracking, document controls, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections of electrical installations; verify all work complies with permits, codes (NEC), drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and manage documentation records such as electrical equipment submittals, status reports, redlines/as‑builts, and material requirement calculations.
• Generate drawings and sketches in support of electrical construction work, temporary power systems, method statements, change orders, and cost estimates.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit electrical work method statements; ensure required permits and approvals are secured prior to execution.
• Investigate and resolve electrical design interpretation issues, conflicts, and interferences. Initiate and track RFIs to resolution.
• Layout and verify control lines, elevations, and conduit routing for precise installation of electrical systems and components.
• Support and implement project office procedures for electrical documentation, contracts, correspondence, and technical records.
• Maintain project management systems for accurate tracking of electrical progress, submittals, RFIs, and pay applications.
• Attend and document electrical scope progress in project meetings. Generate weekly/monthly reports and support electrical schedule updates.
• Assist with electrical claims analysis, change order preparation, and record management.
• Support estimating with electrical quantity takeoffs, vendor coordination, and bid package development.
• Ensure personal and team compliance with safety guidelines and policies on all electrical work.
• Assist in resolving field electrical issues and perform additional duties as directed by supervisors.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management with electrical emphasis, or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training may be considered.
• 5+ years of electrical construction experience at the jobsite level, preferably on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical systems, components, and installation practices.
• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.

Compensation

• The anticipated compensation for this position is $115,000 - $142,000/yr., depending on experience.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Including disabled and veterans.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note that all positions require pre‑employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.