Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. Electrical equipment upgrades, arc flash hazards analysis, low and medium voltage plant power distribution system design, motor control centers, drives, wiring diagrams, and related equipment for plant power are services in high demand from our clients. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mid-level engineer to continue to build upon their engineering career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth's resources at the same time.

Hybrid work from one of our offices in the Bay area is allowed.

For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. The candidate will have a broad range of responsibilities, which includes interacting with clients, manage electrical projects, and participate in new business development. In this role, your design delivery responsibilities will include conceptual design development, layout and selection of equipment, development of contract drawings using 2D and 3D design approaches, bid package preparation, field investigations, electrical and I&C design, and support during construction both in the office and in the field.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things, meeting new people, and desire to work with seasoned professionals who perform industrial, municipal, and other water/wastewater related work.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Serve as a project task manager, or perform as lead discipline (electrical and I&C) person on projects as appropriate.
• Scope and budget projects, identify method of project execution and coordinate staff assignments.
• Successfully manage and execute electrical design and be on time and on budget using company systems and tools.
• Support business opportunities and assist in sales and marketing efforts (proposal preparation, interviewing, scope, fee, etc.).
• Perform contractor construction submittal reviews and request for information documents and general electrical design activities for plant and pump station power systems.
• Producing effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums.
• Collaborate with a national team of technical experts in the Electrical and I&C group.

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer working for government, municipal, and/or industrial water and wastewater industries preferred.
• Experience in electrical power systems design and specification, which include service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, grounding, power distribution and standby power equipment, and associated systems studies and calculations. Experience in power system analysis and modelling software such as SKM and ETAP a plus.
• Solid knowledge in the application of the National Electrical Code.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety systems, NFPA 70E.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Able to multi-task, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and work independently with a willingness to learn.
• Candidate should be a self-starter, results-oriented and be able to work under tight and pressured deadlines.

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location B: $117,000 - $160,000

Location C: $128,000 - $174,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match,…