Senior Electrical Engineer

Arcadis has an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a strong background in municipal electrical engineering, designing electrical systems, managing projects, mentoring junior staff with the ability to develop client relationships to join our growing Pittsburgh team.  

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

You will provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, electrical controls, lighting, and communications, to support projects for the Water Business Line (i.e. municipal drinking water, wastewater and stormwater clients).

The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and the ability to work productively independently and as a member of a highly efficient team. This position requires the successful candidate to be performance-driven, team-oriented and client-focused with strong written/verbal communication skills and an impressive work ethic in a team environment.

Role accountabilities:

• Support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other similar industrial facilities, serving as Arcadis’ main point of contact with our clients for their electrical needs.
• Developing project proposals for new and existing clients in the water/wastewater industry and similar type industries.
• Development of project management skills including support in managing budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope schedule and budget.
• Electrical design and coordination of various projects with an emphasis on power distribution, lighting, communications, fire alarm systems, and control systems for new water/wastewater, and industrial projects.
• Design work will require a basic proficiency with CAD Programs (Revit, CAD and other Autodesk Products, Bentley Products, etc.) specifically concerning as mentioned electrical systems for Engineering Design and Construction projects.
• 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 RFI’s (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.
• Some travel may be required to support project needs.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Key Attributes

• Prior demonstrated consulting experience with water/wastewater and industrial facilities a must.
• Experience using AutoCAD MEP (2D and 3D), Revit, SKM Power Tools, short circuit calculations, overcurrent coordination, and/or arc flash analysis, and photometric study (Visual 3D or Dialux).
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code requirements.
• Excellent customer/client service skills.
• 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 assist in selling and marketing electrical work to existing and new clients.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and activities to meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in multiple states.
• Willingness and desire to mentor junior/staff electrical engineers.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for