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Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure | Greenville, SC

Our client, a nationally recognized engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Water Design Center in Greenville, South Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated mid-to-senior level engineer to work on complex, custom-designed water and wastewater infrastructure projects and play a hands-on role in both design and client engagement.

This position offers the chance to lead electrical design initiatives, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to large-scale municipal and industrial water/wastewater projects across the firm's footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support electrical design for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and associated infrastructure
• Develop one-line diagrams, power plans, lighting plans, grounding, and lightning protection plans
• Design low and medium voltage power distribution systems, standby power generation, motor control systems, and lighting
• Prepare and review detailed construction documents, calculations, technical specifications, and cost estimates
• Perform power system studies including short circuit analysis, arc flash assessments, and coordination studies
• Coordinate project requirements with instrumentation and control engineers and other disciplines
• Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to junior engineering staff
• Support project budgets, schedules, and quality control efforts
• Oversee equipment selection, coordinate with vendors, and participate in client meetings
• Conduct field assessments and provide construction support and site visits as needed
• Lead or assist in the development of electrical design standards, tools, and training materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• PE license required
• 6+ years of electrical design experience, with 15+ years preferred for senior-level consideration
• Demonstrated experience in industrial electrical system design, including power distribution and emergency systems
• Experience with electrical design for water/wastewater infrastructure
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and other industry standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with tools such as MS Office, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD/Revit
• Experience with power system modeling software (e.g., SKM PowerTools, EasyPower)
• Ability to mentor junior team members and manage multiple projects effectively
• Field experience resolving technical challenges related to electrical systems

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with instrumentation, controls, and SCADA design
• Previous consulting experience in water/wastewater projects
• Strong understanding of plant-wide electrical systems and integration
• Active participation in client engagement and proposal development

Why This Role?

• Be part of a specialized team focused on large-scale water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Join a firm with national project reach and a collaborative, knowledge-based environment
• Enjoy a balance of technical leadership, client interaction, and mentorship
• Work from a centrally located design hub with state-of-the-art resources and support

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing (when applicable)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Hybrid work schedule
• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic, growing organization