Electrical Engineer; Municipal Water Infrastructure - Power Distribution & Control Systems

Overview

West Yost is a water resource management and engineering firm focused exclusively on water. Since our founding in 1990, we have partnered with public agencies including cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities.

Our team of more than 260 professionals brings together expertise in groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology. We support projects from early planning and permitting through design and construction and complement our engineering services with program management and public outreach to help clients move work forward and engage their communities. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, and to be recognized among Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, as well as a top-ranked firm in the AEC Advisors Diversity Index.

At West Yost, we are committed to being the water firm of choice for our clients and our team, advancing water resources for future generations through strong partnerships, practical solutions, and a shared commitment to quality.

Location and travel
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Salary range: $109,315 to $180,685. Based on our Davis, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). Location preference is anywhere near one of the West Yost office locations. There may be occasional travel to client sites around the West coast, mainly CA, OR, AZ, & WA.

Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution & Control Systems)

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our electrical, instrumentation and controls practice area within the OTCR Sector. Our team is growing, and this role offers an opportunity to play an active part in that growth and help shape the team’s direction. The successful candidate will contribute technical expertise while collaborating closely with our experienced team of professionals.

This position involves working alongside project managers both within other West Yost sectors and with external partners delivering coordinated, high-quality solutions. The role supports a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and provides opportunities to influence project execution, technical development, and the long-term success of the team.

Design experience with medium-voltage electrical systems is desired, along with experience supporting distributed energy systems such as battery energy storage systems, solar photovoltaic systems, and cogeneration facilities. You will also provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, and controls systems design to support projects for all business sectors within West Yost.

You will manage tasks, oversee the work of engineering professionals, and serve as an industry leader supporting the growth of our municipal water / wastewater practice.

• Engage with internal and external project managers and clients.
• Perform engineering services during planning and preliminary design.
• Perform engineering services during detailed design, including attend/lead meetings, coordinate with project team and vendors, and development of Plans and Specifications.
• Perform engineering services during construction, including submittal review, RFI response, field observations.
• Performing system analysis using SKM Power Tools power systems analysis software. At a minimum, provide engineering oversight for staff using these software packages to publish a power systems study with arc flash hazard analysis.
• Prioritize and balance competing project demands and conflicting project requirements.
• Mentor other Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (E/I&C) engineers and technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail.
• Develop scopes, schedules and budgets for projects and project tasks.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to control the work according to the project plan.
• Delegate tasks to others; follow up on completion and quality of work.
• Make accurate and implementable decisions in a timely manner.
• Participate in client contacts and business development efforts.
• Reduce complex aspects of instrumentation and control engineering to terms understandable to others.
• Travel will be required to support project needs (approximately 10-15% of time).

• Good working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Performance-driven and ability to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a multi-discipline design team

• 10+ years of relevant work experience, will consider fewer years of…