Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Water Works Engineers; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Water Works Engineers in Utah seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of electrical systems for water infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with PMs and engineers, perform analyses, develop drawings, and ensure code compliance across phases from planning to construction.

The role requires a PE license, a BS or MS in EE, 3–15 years of relevant experience, and strong fluency in SCADA, MV/LV distribution, motors, PLC, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 3–15 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in water infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams for senior candidates.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, medium- and low-voltage distribution, and related equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD design software (AutoCAD, Revit) and analysis tools (ETAP, SKM).

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop electrical designs for water infrastructure projects including power distribution and SCADA.
• Conduct electrical calculations and design analyses for design phases.
• Develop and review electrical cost estimates for budget adherence.
• Prepare and oversee electrical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Design MV and LV distribution, motor controls, VFDs, PLC, and SCADA for project portions.
• Review construction submittals for code and standard compliance.
• Perform field inspections and provide guidance on electrical installations.
• Deliver engineering presentations to stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate within project teams and lead when required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, codes, drawings, and environmental regs.

Skills

SCADA systems

Electrical design

Project leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM Power*Tools

Job description

Water Works Engineers in Utah seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of electrical systems for water infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with PMs and engineers, perform analyses, develop drawings, and ensure code compliance across phases from planning to construction.

The role requires a PE license, a BS or MS in EE, 3–15 years of relevant experience, and strong fluency in SCADA, MV/LV distribution, motors, PLC, and CAD tools.