Tetra Tech

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer (Bay Area - Nor Cal)

Tetra Tech • $150K — $200K *
Oakland, CA 94601In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • California PE license desired (or ability to obtain).
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial control systems and electrical engineering.
  • Expertise in water and wastewater treatment process controls, PLCs, SCADA, HMI systems, instrumentation, MCCs, VFDs, and power distribution.
  • Experience with design, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of treatment plant automation systems.
  • Proficient with Schneider Automation, Rockwell Automation, or similar platforms.
  • Successful track record in technical leadership and client-facing support for municipal projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects related to electrical, instrumentation, controls, and SCADA for municipal facilities.
  • Develop and refine process control strategies for water treatment processes.
  • Conduct field investigations, system assessments, and functional design specifications.
  • Support SCADA modernization and integration of operational dashboards.
  • Collaborate with operators and engineering teams to create effective control solutions.
  • Provide leadership and quality assurance throughout project delivery.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Comprehensive dental, health, vision, and life insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Performance bonuses
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional training
Full Job Description
We are seeking a senior electrical, instrumentation, controls, and SCADA professional to support and grow municipal water and wastewater projects throughout Northern California. The candidate will lead planning, design, programming, commissioning, and project delivery efforts for PLC, SCADA, networking, and industrial control system projects.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead electrical, instrumentation, controls, PLC, SCADA, and industrial networking projects for municipal water and wastewater facilities.
  • Develop and optimize process control strategies for treatment processes including filtration, chemical dosing, disinfection, pumping systems, PFAS treatment, and plant-wide automation.
  • Perform field investigations, system assessments, control narratives, P&ID reviews, functional design specifications, and commissioning activities.
  • Support SCADA modernization, PLC migrations, instrumentation upgrades, and integration of plant process data into operational dashboards and reporting systems.
  • Coordinate with operators, maintenance personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver practical and reliable control system solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership, client management, mentoring, and quality assurance throughout project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • California PE license desired (or ability to obtain).
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial control systems and electrical engineering.
  • Strong background in water and wastewater treatment process controls, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI systems, instrumentation, MCCs, VFDs, and power distribution.
  • Experience supporting design, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of treatment plant automation systems.
  • Strong background with Schneider Automation (including legacy Quantum PLC's), Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk, Wonderware/AVEVA, or similar platforms.
  • Demonstrated success providing technical leadership and client-facing support for municipal infrastructure projects.

Salary:
  • $150,000-$200,000
  • Based on experience, technical leadership capabilities, business development responsibilities, and existing client relationships.

Benefits:
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid time off
  • Performance Bonus
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Training

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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