Arcadis has an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in designing electrical power systems to join our Los Angeles, CA office.
Using your technical capabilities and collaborating with our experienced team of professionals, you will provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding design to support projects for our Resilience Water Business Line.
You will also manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff.
The ideal candidate must be performance-driven, possess a strong educational background and must be able to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative team.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities.
Development of project/task scopes, schedules, and budget for new projects.
Development of project management skills including support in managing budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment.
Electrical design and coordination of various projects simultaneously with an emphasis on medium and low voltage power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding for water/wastewater projects.
Close, highly interactive coordination with our Control Systems group.
Establishing design criteria, performing design calculations, developing one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans and specifications.
Performing engineering services during construction, including reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings and responding to contractor RFIs (request for information).
Conducting field inspections, overseeing projects in construction which includes identifying deviations from design, performing general QA/QC of completed work, and monitoring safety compliance.
Performing system analysis using ETAP, SKM Power Tools or other power systems analysis software.
At a minimum, provide engineering responsibility for staff using these software packages to publish a power systems study with arc flash hazard analysis.
Some travel will be required to support project needs, mainly in the southern California area (approx.
5 to 10% of time).
Key Attributes
Strong experience in the municipal Water/Wastewater industry.
Client relationship skills
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other related NFPA codes.
Willingness and desire to mentor junior/staff electrical engineers and technicians.
Excellent, clear and concise, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams effectively to complete projects on time and on budget.
Ability to balance multiple assignments and activities to meet project deadlines.
Additional Skills:
Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Basic understanding of AutoCAD.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook).
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Solid working knowledge of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Field Instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) as they relate to electrical design.
Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations
Experience using ETAP, SKM Power Tools or other power systems analysis software.
#LI-SJ1
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, preferably with an emphasis on power.
10 years minimum of relevant work experience
Registered Professional Electrical Engineer in California.
Preferred Qualifications:
15 years or more of relevant work experience
Why Choose Arcadis?
Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes.
Contribute to the world’s most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles.
Work alongside the industry’s foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results.
We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge.
Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way.
Arcadis.
Improving quality of life.
Water is the world’s most critical resource.
At Arcadis, we work tirelessly to help protect this natural resource, focusing on the entire water cycle.
From source to tap, managing rivers and coast zones, urban and rural water supply, and issues related to climate change and rising sea levels, our specialists, engineers and scientists help address all of the challenges facing water.
Using cutting-edge technologies, collaborating to develop innovative solutions and tapping into global learning development resources, we are uniquely positioned to provide safe and secure water services that support the demand of a rapidly changing world.
Join our team to start improving quality of life today.
EEO statement
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Read reports and forecasts about issues our industry faces.
Where to start: Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests.
Not ready to apply?
Join our Talent Network to stay in the loop.