Dewberry

Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer

Dewberry$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in electrical engineering or a related degree.
  • 15+ years of experience in design, management, and oversight of water/wastewater EI&C work.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NCEES council record preferred.
  • Proficiency in designing EI&C systems with AutoCAD; Revit experience is a plus.
  • Strong initiative, drive, and management skills are essential.
  • Solid understanding of NEC, NFPA Life Safety Codes, and related codes.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering oversight and design for electrical power and instrumentation/control systems in water/wastewater projects.
  • Manage multiple concurrent design projects and supervise junior engineers.
  • Coordinate the EI&C workload for water/wastewater projects nationally with various teams.
  • Design low voltage electrical power distribution and control systems including motor controls and lighting systems.
  • Create EI&C specifications, drawings, and cost estimates for projects.
  • Review and approve contractor submittals for compliance and feasibility.
  • Work alongside process engineers to develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Conduct redline markups and ensure detail accuracy for engineering documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive working environment.
  • Chance to work with the latest technologies on valuable projects.
  • Flexibility in office location along DC, Virginia, Maryland, or North Carolina.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of professionals in the field.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to serve as our National Water Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (E&IC) Leader within our Water Market Segment to support growth of Dewberry’s water practice nationally.

The role will primarily focus on leading the successful execution of EI&C design work on water and wastewater projects nationally.  Dewberry’s MEPS Infrastructure team has several E&IC engineers that focus on the water/wastewater space and the purpose of this role entails the following:

  • Client engagement, representing EI&C for water clients working along side our water/wastewater client managers
  • Workload coordination for all Water EI&C work nationally (coordinating between offices and with the MEPS Infrastructure team)
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
  • Standards development to ensure consistent deliverables nationally

 

The preferred location based on our water practice geographic focus is the DC Area (Virginia/Maryland/DC), or Raleigh/Charlotte NC.  We have several offices in these locations and have flexibility with the specific office location given the national focus of the role.

 

The successful candidate should have experience specifying, designing, and implementing electrical power systems and/or process instrumentation and control systems. Experience in water/wastewater (W/WW) is preferred however industrial, chemical, and mining experience is acceptable.  The successful candidate should also have strong management experience with proven success overseeing staff and teams delivering multiple concurrent W/WW EI&C designs, as well as strong client engagement expertise.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior (EI&C) leader join a team of outstanding professionals.  This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.

 

 

Responsibilities
  • Provide electrical power system and instrumentation/control system engineering oversight and design for W/WW projects.
  • Oversee multiple concurrent design projects and manage junior engineers to execute projects.
  • Coordinate EI&C workload for W/WW projects nationally, working with project managers and design teams, along with the MEPS Infrastructure team, to successfully deliver EI&C design work.
  • Design opportunities included low voltage electrical power distribution, motor control, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout and related activities.
  • Provide EI&C specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
  • Review and approve contractor submittals.
  • Coordinate with process engineers and develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Execute redline markups from engineers.
  • Sizing conduit and wire, laying out electrical distribution equipment, and designing lighting systems as well as loop sheets, control single lines, and network drawings for SCADA, PLC, and DCS Systems
  • Coordinate with process engineers to successfully execute EI&C designs.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • BS in electrical engineering or related degree.
  • 15+ years of design, management, and oversight of water/wastewater EI&C work
  • PE required, NCEES council record preferred (ability to obtain PE in multiple states required)
  • Must have experience designing EI&C systems and producing design documents in AutoCAD. Revit experience preferred.
  • Must be a self-starter with initiative, drive, determination and proven management expertise
  • Candidate must have a good working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, and other related Codes.
  • Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential for coordination with other disciplines, and client interface.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

 

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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