Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

 

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:

Arcadis is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to join our Resilience Water team. This is a talent pipeline position aimed at preparing for future opportunities in water resilience and sustainability.

At Arcadis, we are committed to protecting natural resources and creating sustainable solutions that address climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss. Join us in building a more resilient future for communities worldwide.

Role Accountabilities:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and implementation of electrical systems for water, wastewater, and industrial infrastructure projects. Your focus will include power distribution, lighting, communications, security, fire detection, and control and monitoring systems. Working from initial concept through final startup, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with process, mechanical, and instrumentation and control (I&C) engineers to develop design criteria, single-line diagrams, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Designing low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems to meet project specifications and requirements.
• Performing system analyses using tools like ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power system analysis software.
• Supporting project managers in project planning, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and cost estimation.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful completion. 
• Traveling as needed for client meetings, site visits, and other project-related activities.

Key Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you should have a foundational understanding of industrial power design and distribution, including motor control, variable frequency drives (VFDs), lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities. Strong organizational skills are essential, as you will need to independently manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills are critical for effectively conveying technical information and collaborating with diverse teams. Additionally, a team-oriented mindset and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments are key to success.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• 5 years of experience supporting water/wastewater projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• EIT Certification or PE license
• Familiarity of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements

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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 a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, a reward & recognition program, and optional benefits, including well-being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $90,916 - $158,240. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

 

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