Power the future of clean water.
We’re seeking a detail-oriented and driven Electrical Engineer to support the design and implementation of electrical power systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. If you're passionate about sustainable infrastructure and want to make a tangible impact on public health and the environment, this is your opportunity to lead.
What You’ll DoDesign and develop electrical power systems for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and short circuit current evaluations.Create detailed conduit routing, motor control center (MCC), and switchgear designs.Prepare technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documentation.Conduct field investigations, support start-up and commissioning, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 820, NESC, and IEEE standards.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface directly with clients.Key Focus AreasPower system design for municipal water and wastewater treatment.Application of IEEE Color Books, NEC, and NFPA standards.Field startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.Specification development and construction support.What You BringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).6–12 years of experience in electrical design for infrastructure projects.PE license (required).Proficiency in power system analysis, including harmonic distortion, power factor, and reactive power.Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 820, NESC, and IEEE 80/485.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering.Experience with municipal water reuse and wastewater treatment systems.Familiarity with control schematics, electrical utilities, and cost estimating.Top SkillsElectrical Engineering | Power System Design | Professional Engineer (PE)Site Investigation | Project Management | NEC & IEEE Standards
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $145000.00/yr.
We will include standard holidays & 10 PTO days (negotiable)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Costa Mesa,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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