Associate Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater -

Associate Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater - Date: May 16, 2026 Location: Cary, NC, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Opportunity Type: Staff Project Only Hire: No The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Function in a technical specialist capacity. Under general supervision, perform all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis. Broaden knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas. Develop electrical design for water/wastewater projects. Develop a variety of complex engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, schematics, power and lighting plans, electrical installation details, and technical specifications. Coordinate with regional and global design teams. Continuous learning and development of technical expertise/specialty area. Conduct project studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis. Perform construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues. The Team As part of BV Operations , your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors – Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles such as Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. Key Responsibilities Continuously learn and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and B&V policies and procedures. Apply to assigned tasks as appropriate. Continuously develop and can independently apply knowledge. Comply with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Support continuous improvement and change management efforts. Prepare a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Perform research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work. Prepare increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define, and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others. Assign tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinate with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interact as needed with other disciplines on details of design work. Work to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focus on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities. Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes. As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentor entry level professionals and interns. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. 3+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services within the Water/Wastewater industry. Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience. Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, and in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) License. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 1 year related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Benefits We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. 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