Principal Electrical Engineer - 26233

$116,000 - $160,000/Yr

Arcadis - Atlanta, GA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team in Atlanta, Georgia. This role focuses on designing electrical power systems specifically for the municipal water/wastewater industry. The Principal Electrical Engineer will collaborate with a team of professionals to provide technical and design consulting services, manage projects, and support the growth of the municipal water/wastewater practice.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electrical systems for water/wastewater projects, focusing on medium and low voltage power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding.
• Manage project tasks, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets for new projects.
• Support business development for the South Region Resilience Water.
• Coordinate with Control Systems and Process Mechanical groups.
• Establish design criteria and perform design calculations, including developing one-line diagrams and control schematics.
• Provide engineering services during construction, including reviewing equipment submittals and responding to contractor RFIs.
• Conduct field inspections and oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards.
• Lead the electrical group in electrical safety and adherence to the National Electrical Code.
• Perform system analysis using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power systems analysis software.

Requirements

• 12 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, preferably with an emphasis on power.
• Professional Engineering PE License.
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Solid working knowledge of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Field Instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience using ETAP, SKM Power Tools or other power systems analysis software.
• NFPA 70E Training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO that accrue per year.