Senior Electrical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative engineering and consulting firm seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support their electrical engineering design and automation practice. The role involves water and wastewater treatment design, pilot-scale testing, and project management responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Apply experience, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills for the development and review of technical approaches, detailed power design, and where applicable support our system automation and controls engineers
• Design and develop electrical systems in accordance with applicable specifications, codes, and standards. Possess comprehensive knowledge of NFPA, NESC, and IEEE guidelines and publications
• Perform electrical design calculations, including load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and protective device coordination assessments. Proficient in utilizing electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, or comparable applications
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and developing P&IDs
• Prepare and update technical documentation and drawings—including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, lighting, grounding, OEM equipment specifications, hazardous area classifications, utility service requests, construction specifications, etc.—for power and systems in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards
• Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess installation and operation of both electrical and control systems
• Responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting requirements for the electrical design of process engineering projects and proposals including estimating labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties
• Recruit, manage, and mentor early- and mid-career staff and designers
• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments
• Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in electrical engineering
• At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of progressive experience in electrical engineering with a focus on the design, construction, and operation of process engineering projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong background with industrial equipment, electrical motors and VFDs, power distribution, building service and wiring, and process controls/automation
• Demonstrated working knowledge with applicable codes (i.e. NFPA, IEEE, etc.) and Federal and State regulations
• Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills
• Direct water, wastewater, industrial, and/or environmental consulting experience
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel
• This position is for a federal client project for which only U.S. citizens are permitted to work, qualified candidates must have U.S. citizenship (U.S. Permanent Residents and visa holders do not qualify)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.)
• Experience with the development and delivery of Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Hazard analyses and associated documentation
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers