Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. Our people are the heart of our success. We've earned national recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work and consistently ranking on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms in the United States and we're still growing!

Summary

We are hiring an  Electrical Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team! This is a great opportunity for a Professional Engineer (P.E.) interested in contributing to a dynamic team and working on a wide range of projects. The Project Engineer II supports the design and delivery of municipal water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping, conveyance, and private industrial projects, including food and beverage manufacturing facilities.

In this role, you will contribute to the electrical design of facility systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, standby generation, fire alarm, and other special systems. You will work closely with Project Managers and a multidisciplinary team of engineers and professionals to develop practical, coordinated design solutions while continuing to grow your technical expertise and project responsibilities.

At HR Green, you’ll find a collaborative environment that supports career development, technical mentorship, client interaction, and involvement in professional organizations. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to water and wastewater projects while continuing to advance your engineering career, we encourage you to learn more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently completes assigned engineering design tasks using sound engineering judgment and established project requirements.

• Supports the Project Manager in coordinating project activities, communicating design requirements, and tracking progress to meet project schedules and deliverables.

• Performs electrical engineering design for water and wastewater facilities, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, standby generation, fire alarm, and other related systems.

• Develops engineering calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and other project documentation in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

• Coordinates electrical design with other engineering disciplines to support complete and constructible project designs.

• Reviews assigned work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements, and assists with quality assurance and quality control reviews as needed.

• Identifies potential technical challenges, design conflicts, and schedule concerns and works with the Project Manager and senior engineering staff to develop solutions.

• Communicates with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders regarding design details and technical questions, as appropriate.

• Assists with construction-phase services, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and preparing design clarifications or revisions as needed.

• Contributes to engineering services proposals and project planning by assisting with estimates of design effort, schedules, and related project needs.

• Prepares engineering documents for review and approval by the appropriate licensed professional, and signs and seals documents when authorized and appropriate.

• Continues to develop technical expertise and knowledge of applicable electrical engineering practices, codes, and standards.

Education and Experience

• Previous water/wastewater experience strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in at least one state in which HR Green, Inc. conducts business, or the ability to obtain registration within six months of employment.

• Typically 7–10 years of relevant electrical design and engineering experience, preferably involving facility or industrial projects.

• Strong technical communication and writing skills, including the ability to interpret technical literature, engineering drawings, and specifications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply engineering principles to routine and moderately complex design challenges.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and PDF review tools such as Bluebeam.

• Working knowledge of CADD and engineering design software; experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle for company business.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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Compensation Range

$100,200.00-166,600.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2 and the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.