Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an entry-level electrical engineer for our Charlotte, NC office. Qualified candidates should have an interest in industrial power design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities.
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.
- A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.
- Support lead electrical engineer(s) on multiple concurrent projects for water and wastewater facilities.
- Prepare project specifications and edit corporate electrical master specifications as needed to suit each project
- Perform conductor sizing, conduit sizing, protective device sizing, lighting, and other electrical calculations under the supervision of a registered professional engineer
- Coordinate with civil, process-mechanical, structural, architectural, HVAC, and instrumentation disciplines to ensure a well-integrated project
- Perform site visits as needed from project conceptual design through construction 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
- Complete construction administration tasks including review of shop drawings, replies to requests for information, change order requests and similar tasks Support lead electrical engineer(s) to perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial Electrical Engineering and Design
- Experience in Microsoft Office products
- Good communication skills allowing for interaction with clients, contractors, and other engineers.
- Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) certification within 2 years of the start of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- EIT certification
- Experience in a consulting engineering environment
- Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
- Basic understanding of the NEC
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, education and geographical location
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- Good communication skills for interaction with clients, contractors, and engineers
- Ability to obtain Engineer in Training certification within two years of employment
- Engineer in Training certification
- Experience in a consulting engineering environment
- Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
- Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code
What We Do
As Hazen marks 75 years, we celebrate a legacy of absolute commitment to our clients while delivering the best technical work available anywhere. By fostering a culture rich with collaboration, opportunity, and support, we've retained a small-firm feel even as we've expanded to be the water industry's largest firm solely devoted to all things water. Our focus on water prepares us to handle the exceptional challenges facing the industry: adapting to new regulations and changes in supply or demand; targeting stretched budgets for optimal ROI; developing resilience to drought, floods, severe storms, and wildfires; charting a course into the digital age; and much, much more. Our focus on water also makes us home to many of the world’s top water experts and rising talents, each seeking a challenging and rewarding career while making an important contribution to the communities in which we work. If you have a water challenge, Hazen and Sawyer has your solution. Visit our website to view a full list of all Hazen office locations across the country and around the world.
