Principal Electrical Engineer

$116,000 - $174,000/Yr

Arcadis - Phoenix, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Principal

Phoenix, AZ

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Arcadis is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in designing electrical power systems specifically for the municipal water and wastewater industry. This role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of our growing team dedicated to delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise to collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals, providing technical and design consulting services focused on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding design. Your contributions will support various projects within the West Region of our Resilience Water Business. In this position, you will be responsible for the electrical design and coordination of multiple projects, emphasizing medium and low-voltage power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding for water and wastewater projects. You will manage tasks, oversee the work of engineering professionals, and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of our municipal water and wastewater practice. Your responsibilities will include project and task management, budget oversight, and delivery schedule management for each assignment. You will also develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets for new projects, ensuring interactive coordination with our Control Systems and Process Mechanical groups. Additionally, you will establish design criteria, perform design calculations, and develop essential documentation such as one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications. Your role will also involve providing engineering services during construction, which includes reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (requests for information). Conducting field inspections and overseeing projects in construction will be crucial, as you will identify deviations from design, perform general QA/QC of completed work, and monitor safety compliance. You will also perform system analysis using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power systems analysis software, ensuring that you provide engineering responsibility for staff using these software packages to publish a power systems study with arc flash hazard analysis. Some travel, up to 10%, will be required to support project needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electrical systems for municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Manage project tasks, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets for new projects.
• Coordinate with Control Systems and Process Mechanical groups.
• Establish design criteria and perform design calculations.
• Develop one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications.
• Provide engineering services during construction, including reviewing equipment submittals and shop drawings.
• Conduct field inspections and oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with design and safety standards.
• Perform system analysis using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power systems analysis software.

Requirements

• 15 years of relevant work experience in electrical engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, preferably with an emphasis on power.
• Professional Engineering License in Arizona or ability to obtain reciprocity in 6 months.
• 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.
• Performance-driven with the ability to work independently and as part of a multi-discipline design team.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (STD, LTD).
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year.