Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical EngineerArcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Arcadis is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in designing electrical power systems for the municipal water/wastewater industry to join our team in either Florida, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, DC.As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will utilize your technical capabilities to collaborate with our experienced team of professionals, providing technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding design to support projects for the South Region of our Resilience Water Business. In addition to managing tasks, manage team work, oversee the work of junior engineering professionals, and be an industry leader supporting the growth of our municipal water / wastewater practice.Role accountabilities:This role is responsible for the electrical design and coordination of various projects with an emphasis on medium and low voltage power distribution, motor controls, lighting, and grounding for water/wastewater projects.Other responsibilities include:Provide leadership, technical knowledge, and guidance to electrical staff through direct line management, quality control reviews of work products, and mentorship.Manage projects/tasks budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment.Balance team workload for multiple assignments to complete projects on time and on budget.Support business development and, in coordination with project managers, prepare scopes, schedules, and budget for new projects.Work in multi-discipline teams, coordinating with Control Systems and Process Mechanical groups among others.Establish design criteria, perform design calculations, develop one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans and specifications (serve as Engineer of Record).Conduct field inspections, condition assessments, and oversee projects in construction including identifying deviations from design and adequate completion of designed work.Perform system analysis using ETAP, SKM Power Tools or other power systems analysis software. At a minimum, provide engineering responsibility for staff using these software packages to publish a power systems study with arc flash hazard analysis.Actively collaborate with our practice leadership, participate in regional / national conferences, and support technical knowledge advancement and sharing.Some travel up to 25% will be required for project site visits, client meetings, equipment audits, construction oversight, etc.Qualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:The candidate in this role is required to have at least 12 years of relevant work experience, hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, and possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license in Florida.Key Skills and Attributes:The ideal candidate will have a solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code – NFPA 70, as well as NFPA 820 and NFPA 70E. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of AutoCAD, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Sharepoint, Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook. They will also be performance-driven and able to work productively both independently and as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary design team, with ability and desire to mentor and manage junior/staff engineers on multiple concurrent projects.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have 15 years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain reciprocity for a Professional Engineering (PE) license in other states and Puerto Rico. They will also demonstrate a solid working knowledge of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, field instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) as they relate to electrical design, along with experience using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power systems analysis software. NFPA 70E training is also preferred.Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $185,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.