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 generation, 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 preferred 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
Preferred 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 national 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
Location:
Greenville
Category:
Manufacturing