Wateraic

This position will work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to lead/support development, design, and execution of timely and high-quality completion of automation systems in the Water and Wastewater industry. The primary focus of this role will be to understand project plans and specifications to provide system design and submittals. The role will include selecting process instrumentation, designing of control panels layout, creating wiring diagrams, power distribution and I/O schematics, developing bill of materials, project documentation, and creating details design for switchboards, motor control centers, panelboard, PLC control panels, Network & Communication panels, and medium voltage switchgear.

Typical engineering responsibilities include reviewing customer specifications and plans, understanding the project scope, and reviewing the project budget, and schedule. The candidate shall be responsible for timely Engineering deliverables meeting the budget and quality expectations. The candidate shall work collaboratively across different functions such as Project Management, Production, Purchasing, Field Services, and other A.I.C departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and other responsibilities including but are not limited to the following:

• Project Planning & Coordination
• Participate lead review meetings during Pre-Sales and Initiation phases to assess project scope, operational constraints, challenges risks, customer requirements and resource needs.
• Participates in the development of project-specific work breakdown structures and cost setup forms.
• Interpret and assist customer specifications and plans and translate them into a defined engineering scope and deliverables.
• Develop detailed engineering documentation including single-line and three-line diagrams, panel elevations, general arrangements, communication diagrams and wiring schematics.
• Perform electrical-related calculations.
• Prepare and review Electrical Distribution and Controls (EDC) submittal packages, including marked-up specifications, deviation lists, engineering drawings, and bills of material.
• Perform electrical-related calculations.
• Develop Field Instrumentation (FI) submittal packages, including instrumentation data sheets, component selections, and cut sheets.
• Prepare and submit Release to Production packages upon customer approval of design submittals.
• Draft and compile Seismic Anchorage Calculations reports and submittals, coordinating with structural engineers as needed.
• Create Interconnect Diagrams and Loop Diagrams to support installation and commissioning activities.
• Quality Assurance and Testing
• Prepare and review Factory and Field Test Plans to validate hardware and software deliverables.
• Apply redlines from factory and field testing to ensure documentation reflects as-built and as-installed conditions.
• Documentation and Closeout
• Provide training plans to support customer requirements.
• Compile and submit Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, coordinating with other disciplines to gather required documentation.
• Update company database with final project documentation, including redlines and lessons learned.
• Project Execution and Support
• Complete/support all phases of engineering process to insure accurate and timely completion of customer approvals and manufacturing drawings.
• Lead 3rd party companies to convert engineering concepts into working schematics.
• Provide technical support during formal workshops, project meetings, and customer-facing design reviews.
• Support field personnel during startup and commissioning activities, resolving design-related issues as needed.
• Occasional on-site support and investigation.
• Assist with warranty support and address unanticipated scope changes with agility and professionalism.
• Coordinate with Automation Engineering, Production, and Field Services to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems.
• Attend formal training program, review journals and other publications related to the engineering field to help develop new skills or improve existing skills.
• Maintain personal billable rate of 80%.
• Dedicated to achieving a “Zero Accident Culture” by developing and implementing to site safety protocols and adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Perform other related and associated duties as assigned by the Team Lead and Manager.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform multiple tasks with minimal oversite and direction while showing growing competencies with other tasks. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Licenses

• Knowledge of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Process
• Must possess ability and knowledge of understanding process and instrumentation diagrams, Electrical Schematics and Construction Drawings
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline driving environment
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and work collaboratively with customers and staff
• Self‑motivated, ability to work autonomously and manager workloads to meet assigned deadline
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in an active construction site
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment standards
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems, and lean manufacturing
• Strong understanding of NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E/820 and industry standards
• Need to have excellent organization skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu

Required Education and Experience:

Desired Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Proficient knowledge of PLC’s and SCADA.
• Design‑Build experience a plus but not required
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, industrial, or computer engineering desired. Advanced degrees welcomed.
• At least 1-4 years of experience in design and analysis of automation systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ISA Certifications such as ISA CAP and ISA CCST

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following core values and competencies:

Empowering Employees: Builds and nurtures productive relationships across departments and with external partners. Shares knowledge and resources, values diverse perspectives, and contributes to a culture of mutual support and trust.

Client Solutions: Maintains a service‑oriented mindset toward both internal and external stakeholders. Actively listens to understand needs, resolves issues efficiently, and ensures satisfaction with deliverables and interactions. Tracks progress, identifies gaps, and takes corrective action as needed. Approaches tasks with urgency and accountability.

Innovating Integration: Applies logical, structured approaches to problem‑solving. Identifies key variables, evaluates alternatives, and conducts cost‑benefit or risk analyses to support sound decision‑making. Recognizes inconsistencies in data and prioritizes tasks effectively. Embraces a culture of continuous improvement.

Effective Communication: Communicates clearly, consistently, and proactively across all levels of the organization. Shares important information in a timely manner and ensures alignment with team members and leadership. Keeps managers informed of progress, challenges, and potential risks—avoiding surprises.

Integrity and Professionalism: Upholds the highest ethical standards in all actions and decisions. Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and respect for others. Fosters an inclusive environment and supports the organization’s diversity and equity initiatives.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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