Electrical & Controls System Engineer

Overview

Location(s):
Arizona, California

Practice/Department:
Engineering

Work Environment:
Hybrid/Remote

Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 annually

Dudek is a 100% employee‑owned firm primarily serving water and wastewater agencies.

Who You Are

As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, safety, collaboration, and resourcefulness.

You are curious, solution‑oriented, adaptive, and innovative.

How You’ll Make an Impact

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing electrical and control systems for water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, pump stations, storage, and conveyance systems. You will work on a variety of projects supporting electrical power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems—from concept through design and construction support. This is a hybrid position with monthly travel, tied to our San Diego or Arizona offices.

• Design low- to medium-voltage (120 V–15 kV) power distribution systems in compliance with NEC and other codes.
• Develop electrical drawings and documentation, including single‑line diagrams, power & lighting plans, conduit block diagrams, panel schedules, and schematics.
• Design electrical systems, including utility service, power distribution, motor controls, standby power systems, lighting, and grounding.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop, short‑circuit analysis, and equipment sizing.
• Design instrumentation and control systems including P&IDs, instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA, and communication networks (fiber, copper, radio).
• Define and document hazardous areas per NFPA 820 and NEC 500.
• Edit technical specifications for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support construction with shop drawing reviews, RFIs, field inspections, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams and follow CAD and design standards.

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical and I&C design for water/wastewater facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Advanced knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 820, and relevant codes and standards.
• EIT certification.
• Experience designing low‑voltage (120 V–480 V) power systems for water/wastewater facilities in compliance with NEC, under light supervision.
• Experience developing P&IDs, controls, and comm networks using reference designs and light oversight.
• Independently review electrical, instrumentation, and controls shop drawings and submittals.
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage work across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by day one of employment.

• Actively pursuing PE license.
• Experience designing up to 15 kV systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Proficiency in SCADA, motor controls, P&IDs, PLC, and telemetry system design.
• Experience with SKM software and performing power system studies.
• Construction observation and commissioning experience.
• Strong ability to independently create and edit E, I&C technical specifications.

$90,000–120,000 annually

* Final agreed‑upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

• This job operates in a remote or office‑based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• Occasional project site visits, outdoors, may include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and…