Assistant Engineer, Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Birmingham office with 0-4 years of experience. Qualified candidates should have an interest in industrial power design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor control, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities. Candidates should have a basic understanding of the NEC and related Codes. Candidates must have good communication skills, including interaction with senior engineers, clients, and contractors (for experienced candidates).

Why Hazen and Sawyer:  

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."  
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. 
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. 
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed. 
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• We have a strong backlog of work and a reputation for excellence - if you are up to the challenge, we would love you to join our team!

Key Responsibilities may include: 

• Support the lead electrical engineer on multiple concurrent projects for water and wastewater facilities.
• Prepare project specifications
• Perform conductor sizing, conduit sizing, protective device sizing, lighting, and other electrical calculations
• Coordinate with civil, process-mechanical, structural, architectural, HVAC, and instrumentation disciplines
• Perform site visits as needed
• Perform electrical design work in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required by the project
• Perform electrical power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP as required by the project
• Review shop drawings and respond to requests for information
• Support the lead electrical engineer to perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 
• 0-4 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design  
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with industrial power distribution systems
• Prior experience in water/wastewater industry 
• Experience in Microsoft Office products
• AutoCAD, Revit BIM software and SKM and/or ETAP power systems software experience
• Experience with instrumentation and control systems is a plus, including field and panel instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs

What We Offer:  

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans) 
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation 
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance 
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO) 
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support 
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships 
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, and education