Electrical Project Engineer Water Group

Project Electrical Engineer – Municipal Water/Wastewater

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee‑owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world‑class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want; that’s why we succeed.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state–of–the–art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth’s finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

This position is available in our North Carolina offices to include Charlotte, Raleigh or Wilmington.

The Project Electrical Engineer works with the team in the development and completion of engineering projects focused in the municipal water and wastewater field. Typical projects will include water and wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pump stations, booster pump stations, or similar related municipal utility infrastructure. The Project Electrical Engineer will coordinate with the project manager, completing tasks within a specified budget and schedule.

To learn more about what it’s like to be a part of our team!

• Responsible for bringing project from the design stage through to completion with multiple project team members.
• Leads electrical team to develop electrical plans, delegate tasks to junior engineers and provide guidance throughout the project duration.
• Performs QAQC and collaborates with other disciplines.
• Interacts and works directly with clients, conducts preliminary evaluations, prepares various reports, produces detailed technical specifications and drawing packages, and prepares permit submittals for engineering projects.
• Coordinates with the project team regarding RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and other changes to the project.
• Analyzes processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Collaborates with the Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Coordinates with other engineering departments when necessary.
• Participates in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer registration or the ability to acquire registration.
• 6‑10 years’ professional experience required.
• Proven experience with design of medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems including electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers, Generators and Switchgears.
• Ability to produce single line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams and instrument loop wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Electrical Area classification plan development and ability to specify electrical equipment in classified areas.
• Experience with Generator sizing Tools such Caterpiller Spec Sizer or Cumminis Powersuite and the ability to design full emergency backup systems.
• Ability to review electrical drawings designed by junior electrical designers and provide redlines and guidance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Design and plan production experience utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or Revit is required.
• Experience with Arc Flash software such as eTap or SKM is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the NEC and NFPA 780.
• Field investigative and start‑up experience.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
• Requires process‑oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with…