Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn's Akron, Ohio (OH) office is seeking an Eletrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their Water/Wastewater Electrical team! This is not a remote position and could require up to 20% travel of any given year as project and non-project needs demand.

• Responsible with assisting in the design of water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions
• Manage electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects for public- and private-sector water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and related utility infrastructure
• Manage project scope, fees, schedules, staffing, multidisciplinary coordination, and client communication
• Serve as Engineer of Record, including plans, specifications, and other engineering documents, as appropriate
• Lead and/or manage quality-control reviews to confirm technical accuracy, code compliance, and consistency across project deliverables
• Perform and oversee electrical design, including power distribution, control panels, PLCs, motor starters, VFDs, and related systems
• Support permitting, bidding, submittal reviews, construction coordination, and field services
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identify project opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead/support efforts to win new work
• Mentor staff and provide technical direction to project teams

• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering and project delivery experience
• Active Electrical Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio or can achieve reciprocity within six (6) of your start date required
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
• Experience managing projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and communicating with clients required
• Electrical design experience for public- and/or private-sector water and wastewater projects required
• Knowledge of pumps, control panels, PLCs, motor starters, ladder logic, and/or VFDs preferred
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word required
• Proficiency with Revit and Forma preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills required
• Business Development and Marketing Experience preferred
• Ability to work on-site in Akron, Ohio, up to four days per week
• With training, conferences, work site visits, etc., ability to travel up to 20% of any given year as project and non-project needs require
• Familiarity with CSI-format technical specifications preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA 820 preferred