Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Arcadis

Electrical Engineer designing electrical systems for Arcadis’ municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Supporting analysis, construction, commissioning, and sustainable community improvements.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeColumbus • Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,461 - $132,761 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and power distribution systems specifically for municipal water and wastewater facilities, with a strong focus on project delivery, technical analysis, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical DesignPower Distribution SystemsMotor Control Centers (MCCs)EIT Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseIndustry-Standard Design Software

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Hard Skills

Power System AnalysesTechnical StudiesOne-Line DiagramsControl SchematicsDesign CalculationsVFDsLightingInstrumentationCommunicationsControl Systems

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Municipal Water FacilitiesWastewater FacilitiesProject DeliverySubmittal ReviewsRFI ResponsesField InvestigationsStartup/CommissioningProposal DevelopmentInfrastructure Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities
Design power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, lighting, instrumentation, communications, and control systems
Prepare one-line diagrams, control schematics, specifications, plans, and design calculations using industry-standard design software
Perform power system analyses and technical studies
Collaborate with project managers, process engineers, mechanical engineers, contractors, and clients
Support construction through submittal reviews, RFI responses, field investigations, and startup/commissioning
Participate in client interactions and technical discussions
Contribute to proposal development and identify innovative infrastructure solutions
Support delivery of projects on schedule and within budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
5 years of experience supporting water/wastewater projects
EIT certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience in electrical design and power distribution systems for municipal water and wastewater facilities
Ability to design power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, lighting, instrumentation, communications, and control systems
Proficiency with industry-standard design software
Ability to perform power system analyses and technical studies
Strong technical skills and attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with diverse teams and stakeholders
Occasional travel may be required for client meetings, site visits, field investigations, and project delivery activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year