Senior Electrical Engineer, Water Resource

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Senior Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater Infrastructure | Greenville, SC

Our client, a nationally recognized engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Water Design Center in Greenville, South Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated mid-to-senior level engineer to work on complex, custom-designed water and wastewater infrastructure projects and play a hands-on role in both design and client engagement.

This position offers the chance to lead electrical design initiatives, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to large-scale municipal and industrial water/wastewater projects across the firm's footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support electrical design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and associated infrastructure

• Develop one-line diagrams, power plans, lighting plans, grounding, and lightning protection plans

• Design low and medium voltage power distribution systems, standby power , motor control systems, and lighting

• Prepare and review detailed construction documents, calculations, technical specifications, and cost estimates

• Perform power system studies including short circuit analysis, arc flash assessments, and coordination studies

• Coordinate project requirements with instrumentation and control engineers and other disciplines

• Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to junior engineering staff

• Support project budgets, schedules, and quality control efforts

• Oversee equipment selection, coordinate with vendors, and participate in client meetings

• Conduct field assessments and provide construction support and site visits as needed

• Lead or assist in the development of electrical design standards, tools, and training materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited program

• PE license required

• 6+ years of electrical design experience, with 15+ years for senior-level consideration

• Demonstrated experience in industrial electrical system design, including power distribution and emergency systems

• Experience with electrical design for water/wastewater infrastructure

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and other industry standards

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity with tools such as MS Office, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD/Revit

• Experience with power system modeling software (e.g., SKM PowerTools, EasyPower)

• Ability to mentor junior team members and manage multiple projects effectively

• Field experience resolving technical challenges related to electrical systems

Skills:

• Experience with instrumentation, controls, and SCADA design

• Previous consulting experience in water/wastewater projects

• Strong understanding of plant-wide electrical systems and integration

• Active participation in client engagement and proposal development

Why This Role?

• Be part of a specialized team focused on large-scale water and wastewater treatment facilities

• Join a firm with project reach and a collaborative, knowledge-based environment

• Enjoy a balance of technical leadership, client interaction, and mentorship

• Work from a centrally located design hub with state-of-the-art resources and support

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing (when applicable)

• PTO and paid holidays

• Wellness reimbursement program

• Continuing education and professional development support

• Hybrid work schedule

• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic, growing organization