Electrical Engineer - Water​/Wastewater Details | Family of Companies

Staff Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater 1

Date:
Nov 6, 2025

Location:

Irvine, CA, US;
Murrieta, CA, US;
Los Angeles, CA, US;
San Marcos, CA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

• Lead electrical design for water/wastewater projects
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design
• Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations
• Support business development related to enhanced electrical services
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers

• Studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis
• Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues
• Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs
• Review of supplier submittals
• Act as a liaison between the local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design
• Startup and testing of major electrical equipment

The ideal candidate is located in or willing to relocate to Irvine, Los Angeles, San Marcos, or Murrieta Metropolitan areas.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

• Professional Engineer’s license in CA or another US jurisdiction
• 5-8 years in electrical design, planning, and construction services
• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred
• Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators
• Understanding of PLC hardware and software setup, network configuration, HMI, SCADA system, instrumentation, and fiber optic cabling
• Experience in a client-facing/business development role
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program either in the home country or the country where the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, as required.

PE License

REG:
Registered Engineering

016

Competitive compensation; 401(k) match and benefits start day one. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time with dependent sick time. Additional benefits: company matched 401(k), adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union membership. Eligible professionals may also receive performance-based bonuses.

Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and does not discriminate. The following categories are protected: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, and others as required by law.

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