Engineer; Electrical

Orange County Sanitation District Engineer (Electrical)

Salary: $ – $ annually

Location:

Orange County Sanitation District, CA

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in design, commissioning, and construction projects.
• Review plans, technical specifications, and design documents for compliance with codes and stakeholder needs.
• Assess and oversee the design of complex engineering drawings, systems, and processes.
• Prepare electrical single‑line diagrams, plan drawings, control schematics, lighting calculations, cable and conduit schedules, load calculations, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate designs with operations and maintenance teams.
• Lead design workshops and develop recommendations to address project problems.
• Deliver design and construction engineering services to complete projects within approved budgets and schedules.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and provide sound recommendations.
• Review construction submittals and ensure compliance with technical specifications and contract documents.
• Respond to contractor’s requests for information with necessary plan clarifications and changes.
• Participate in commissioning activities, acceptance testing, and reliability testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues as they arise and verify equipment acceptance through testing reports.
• Provide staff training and development of corrective action plans for identified problems.
• Involve in the development of request for proposals, scopes of work, and selection of consulting engineers.
• Perform complex power system studies (short‑circuit, coordination, arc flash) to assess modifications and future growth.
• Carry out engineering calculations and analyses for projects and equipment replacement.
• Ensure that OC San standards, policies, procedures, and engineering best practices are consistently applied.
• Interpret and explain regulations and policies, track legislative developments, and develop related documents.
• Stay abreast of new trends, innovations, and emerging products applicable to OC San needs.

• Major coursework in electrical engineering.
• Experience in water/wastewater electrical system design.
• P.E. in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in wastewater instrumentation, SCADA control, automation, P&.
• Experience designing medium‑ and low‑voltage electrical power distribution, motor control, standby power, and UPS systems.
• Experience performing short‑circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies, preferably using ETAP.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and delivering practical solutions.

• Mobility to work in an office setting, operate a motor vehicle, and visit sites; primarily sedentary with occasional standing and walking.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 35 pounds.
• Work in changing site conditions, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders.
• Perform light physical work with potential to lift or carry objects averaging 51 pounds or more with proper equipment.
• Good vision for reading printed materials and inspecting site conditions.
• Hearing and speech adequate for communication in person and by telephone.
• Finger dexterity to operate computer keyboards, calculators, and standard office equipment.
• Frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards; ladder climbing, cabling, and use of electrical testing and networking equipment.

• Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature, and no direct exposure to hazardous substances.
• Field work with exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
• Interactions with upset staff and public or private representatives regarding policy enforcement.

• Probationary period as per OC San policies; at‑will status before completion.
• Pre‑employment background investigation, physical examination, and drug screen.
• Work location assignment based on business needs, subject to change.
• Mandatory disaster service worker designation and loyalty oath; completion of required training.