Senior Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

Baxter & Woodman

Senior Electrical and Automation Design Engineer responsible for designing electrical power distribution for water/wastewater systems. Leading projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create essential design documents.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeWaterford • Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical/Controls Design Engineering with a focus on Water/Wastewater systems, including the design of electrical distribution systems and automation controls. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical mentorship while ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.

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Electrical/Controls Design EngineeringElectrical Distribution Systems DesignSCADA Systems CoordinationTechnical Training and MentorshipP.E. License

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Hard Skills

Electrical Power DistributionOne-Line DiagramsPlan DrawingsInstrumentation and Control SystemsConstructability ReviewProcess ImprovementsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADVisio

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. License

Industry Keywords

Water/Wastewater FacilitiesDesign DocumentsConsulting EngineersField Conditions Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Water/Wastewater electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipalities
Work in multidisciplinary teams to create design documents for process improvements at Water/Wastewater facilities
Provide constructability review for electrical and automation design documents
Lead design efforts with consulting engineers and end users
Provide technical training and mentorship to design engineers
Design electrical distribution systems including one-line diagrams and plan drawings
Coordinate electrical design for automation, controls, and related SCADA systems
Review instrumentation and control system submittal packages
Collaborate with construction inspectors to assess field conditions and develop design solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Design Engineer
Advanced Computer Skills, Literacy, & Proficiency
Effective oral, written, and digital communication skills
Ability to travel approximately 10% to Houston area clients
Capable of interacting with design staff and consulting engineers
Effective organizational skills for task and time management
Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely manner
AutoCAD experience preferred
Visio experience a plus
P.E. license is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare offerings including medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program
Dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support
Financial planning program
Life and disability insurance
Tax savings plans
Coverage for accidents and cancer
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Flexible work arrangements including work from home options
401(k) plans with expert financial advisors
Employee Stock Ownership program