Senior Electrical Engineer, Water Resource

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

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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  Coordinate project requirements with instrumentation and control engineers and other disciplines

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  Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to junior engineering staff

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  Support project budgets, schedules, and quality control efforts

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

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

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

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Required Qualifications:

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

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  PE license required

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

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

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  Experience with electrical design for water/wastewater infrastructure

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

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  Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

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

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  Ability to mentor junior team members and manage multiple projects effectively

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  Field experience resolving technical challenges related to electrical systems

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Skills:

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  Experience with instrumentation, controls, and SCADA design

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  Previous consulting experience in water/wastewater projects

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  Strong understanding of plant-wide electrical systems and integration

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  Active participation in client engagement and proposal development

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Why This Role?

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

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

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

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

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Compensation & Benefits:

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  Competitive base salary

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  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

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

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  PTO and paid holidays

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  Wellness reimbursement program

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  Continuing education and professional development support

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  Hybrid work schedule

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  Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic, growing organization

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