Executive Electrical Engineer Pe Jobs in Riverside, CA

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater to join our team ideally in Irvine, CA, but could be based out of any of our California offices.

Ardurra strongly believes in and understands the importance of balancing work and personal life. Our recent awards, from Great Place to Work and Zweig Top Firms, are a testament to this value and the support we provide to our fellow team members. Our collaborative work environment and inclusive operating philosophy allow us to maintain a positive work culture while providing excellent service to our clients.

Support the planning, design, and implementation of electrical and control systems for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in power distribution and control systems design, and process instrumentation and controls design. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound and innovative solutions that serve public agencies and communities throughout California.

• Design of electrical power distribution system and I&C systems design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems.
• Develop electrical design drawings and specifications, including single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel layouts/schedules, cable/conduit sizing, grounding system design, indoor/outdoor lighting designs, conduit/cable schedules, protective relaying and metering, UPS and power conditioning systems, service-entrance switchgear/switchboard and MCC design, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, and heat tracing design.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash analysis, and harmonic studies, using ETAP or SKM.
• Design and specify I&C systems pertaining to process instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, analytical, etc.) and support process control logic development and system integration, and develop P&IDs, I/O list, loop wiring diagrams, telemetry design and communication/network system architecture.
• Produce detailed construction contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for bid and permit packages.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, integrators, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle .
• Design and specify new/existing service upgrades required for projects in hand within accordance with receptive utility standards (i.e. SCE, PG&E, SDG&E)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems (or ability to obtain within one year).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical and I&C design for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage power systems, motor control, VFDs, MCCs, stand-by generators and various types of transfer switches, and electrical codes and standards (NFPA70-NEC, NFPA 820, NFPA 70E, IEEE).
• Proven experience with power distribution, lighting, grounding, and PLC controls systems design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and design/analysis software (ETAP, SKM).
• Familiarity with I&C specifications and process instrumentation in water/wastewater environments.
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and demonstrated ability to manage schedules and budgets .

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $ $110,000 – $150,000 . The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, and most importantly, an opportunity for engagement and support from an engineering team that has led major regional & national water resource projects California.

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affiliation??? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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