5-14 years of relevant heavy industrial electrical engineering experience
Licensed professional engineer in at least one U.S. state
Ability to obtain additional state licenses
Proficiency with SKM or ETAP power system software
Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
Strong communication skills for client and contractor interactions
Responsibilities
Design power systems for water and wastewater facilities
Prepare and edit project specifications
Lead multiple concurrent electrical projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
Conduct site visits throughout project phases
Perform electrical design using AutoCAD and/or Revit
Carry out electrical power system studies with SKM and/or ETAP
Manage construction administration tasks related to electrical systems
Supervise factory witness testing of electrical equipment
Engage in field testing and start-up of electrical systems
Participate in client meetings to represent electrical discipline
Mentor less experienced electrical engineering staff
Assist in business development and proposal preparation
Develop project scopes and fee documents
Act as Project Manager for selected electrical projects
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for various expenses
Short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan with financial planning support
Opportunities for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and training incentives
Full Job Description
Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for our Charlottesville, VA office. Candidate will provide electrical engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects, serving as lead electrical engineer when required. Candidate will support projects both local to and regional to the office, as well as supporting projects in other areas as requested by the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Power systems design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout and related activities at water and wastewater facilities
Prepare project specifications and edit corporate electrical master specifications as needed to suit each project
Serve as the lead electrical engineer on multiple concurrent projects. Ensure the work is performed in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
Perform site visits as needed from project conceptual design through construction
Perform electrical design work in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required by the project
Perform electrical power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP as required by the project
Complete construction administration tasks including review of shop drawings, replies to requests for information, change order requests and similar tasks
Perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project
Monitor and participate in the field testing and start-up of electrical systems
Represent the electrical discipline in client project meetings
Interaction with clients, contractors, and engineers from other disciplines
Serve as a technical mentor for less experienced electrical staff
Assist in business development activities such as proposal preparation
Develop scope and fee documents for electrical portions of projects
Fill the role of Project Manager for selected electrical projects.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
5-14 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design
Licensed as a registered professional engineer in at least one U.S. state.
Ability to be licensed in additional states at the request of the firm
Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Strong communication skills allowing for successful interaction with clients, contractors, and other engineers
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry
Experience with Bluebeam software and Bluebeam Studio
Experience with instrumentation and control systems including instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs
What We Offer:
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
