Electrical Project Engineer

About the Role

MWH is seeking a Electrical Project Engineer position to support the electrical scope of work on a critical wastewater treatment plant project in San Francisco, CA.

• Assist with electrical subcontractor procurement and management, electrical package development, construction layout, equipment procurement, submittal review, manpower scheduling, quantity takeoffs, labor productivity tracking, document controls, and project controls.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections of electrical installations; verify all work complies with permits, codes (NEC), drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and manage documentation records such as electrical equipment submittals, status reports, redlines/as-builts, and material requirement calculations.
• Generate drawings and sketches in support of electrical construction work, temporary power systems, method statements, change orders, and cost estimates.
• Prepare/facilitate and submit electrical work method statements; ensure required permits and approvals are secured prior to execution.
• Investigate and resolve electrical design interpretation issues, conflicts, and interferences. Initiate and track RFIs to resolution.
• Layout and verify control lines, elevations, and conduit routing for precise installation of electrical systems and components.
• Support and implement project office procedures for electrical documentation, contracts, correspondence, and technical records.
• Maintain project management systems for accurate tracking of electrical progress, submittals, RFIs, and pay applications.
• Attend and document electrical scope progress in project meetings. Generate weekly/monthly reports and support electrical schedule updates.
• Assist with electrical claims analysis, change order preparation, and record management.
• Support estimating with electrical quantity takeoffs, vendor coordination, and bid package development.
• Ensure personal and team compliance with safety guidelines and policies on all electrical work.
• Assist in resolving field electrical issues and perform additional duties as directed by supervisors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management with electrical emphasis, or related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training may be considered.
• 3+ years of electrical construction experience at the jobsite level, preferably on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical systems, components, and installation practices.
• Experience on large heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work within a larger team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Familiarity with Project Management data base systems such as Primavera Contract Manager, Expedition, SharePoint, etc.

• Prior experience with water/wastewater construction.

• The anticipated compensation for this position is $102,000 - $125,000/yr., depending on experience.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits:
  Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment