Associate Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Associate Electrical Engineer performs professional-level electrical engineering work supporting complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves project planning detailed electrical design construction support system startup and commissioning technical troubleshooting and ongoing operational support. The position requires strong technical expertise collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

Plan and develop project scope schedules and budgets for complex electrical engineering projects

Prepare contract and bid documents and coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Direct monitor and control project activities to ensure compliance with scope timelines and budgets

Electrical Design

Research and develop electrical design criteria project scope and cost estimates

Prepare and review drawings diagrams schedules and specifications for electrical systems and equipment

Design and analyze power systems including substations distribution systems treatment facilities pumping stations and support facilities

Perform electrical studies such as load calculations short-circuit analysis coordination studies arc flash harmonics and motor starting analysis

Apply applicable electrical codes and standards including NEC requirements for classified and non-classified locations

Construction Support and Startup

Provide construction support startup and commissioning for electrical and control systems

Review and approve submittals and RFIs; update drawings and as-built documentation

Support testing configuration and commissioning of electrical and control equipment

Assist with instrumentation setup calibration and control system configuration

Technical Support and Troubleshooting

Provide technical assistance for preventive maintenance programs

Support and lead troubleshooting of power system grounding control communication and power quality issues

Collect and analyze data for arc flash studies and maintain related technical documentation

Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards

Planning Technical Review and Research

Perform preliminary design and engineering analysis for wastewater-related projects

Review technical reports consultant designs and proposals

Prepare regulatory documentation and technical evaluations

Communication and Documentation

Deliver technical presentations and participate in meetings with diverse stakeholders

Prepare clear accurate engineering reports correspondence and technical documentation

Computer Applications

Use electrical engineering and power system software for analysis and design

Configure and support control systems networks servers and related hardware

Develop and modify system settings parameters and operator interface screens

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate

Four years of professional electrical engineering experience following degree completion

Active California Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) license

Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record

Willingness to work overtime as needed

Ability to perform both office-based and field-based duties

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered provided documented evidence demonstrates the required level of responsibility and technical expertise.

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering,Lighting Design,System Design,Firmware,NEC,LabView,PCB,CAD,Fpga,Autocad,Programmable Logic Controllers,Revit

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1