Senior Electrical Engineer

Arcadis 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.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with an interest in designing electrical systems and managing tasks and junior staff, to join our Resilience Water Team in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Using your technical capabilities and collaborating with our experienced team of professionals, you will provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, lighting, communications, security, fire detection and monitoring and control system designs to support projects for the Water and Environmental Business Lines. You will also manage tasks, manage team work, and oversee the work of junior staff, while reporting to a Principal Engineer. The ideal candidate must be performance-driven, possess a strong educational background and must be able to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative team.

Role accountabilities:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other industrial facilities. Some travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, equipment audits, construction oversight, etc.

Aspects of the role may include development of project/task scopes, schedules, and budget for new projects, development of project management skills including support in managing budgets, workload, and delivery schedules for each assignment.

This role will be responsible for electrical design and coordination of various projects with an emphasis on power distribution, lighting, communications, security, fire alarm systems, and monitoring and control systems for water, wastewater, and industrial projects. Design work will require a basic proficiency with CAD Programs (Autodesk Products, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) specifically concerning as mentioned electrical systems for Engineering Design and Construction projects. 

Additional responsibilities include establishing design criteria, performing design calculations, developing one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications.  Also providing condition assessments, equipment evaluations, and life cycle planning recommendations for facilities.  The role also involves providing engineering services during construction phases, encompassing activities such as reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (request for information), as well as participation in factory tests, commissioning, and startup. Field inspections and project oversight during construction are integral aspects of the position, entailing the identification of deviations from design, conducting general QA/QC of completed work, and monitoring safety compliance.

Performing system analysis utilizing tools like ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power systems analysis software. These tasks collectively contribute to the successful execution of projects and the maintenance of high-quality standards throughout the design and construction processes. The role requires a meticulous approach, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills to ensure seamless coordination with various stakeholders and adherence to project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• PE License 

Key Skills and Attributes

• Experience using AutoCAD MEP (2D and 3D) or Revit, SKM Power Tools, short circuit calculations, overcurrent coordination, and/or arc flash analysis, and photometric study (Visual 3D or Dialux).
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code requirements, as well as NFPA 70E, NFPA 820.
• Willingness and desire to mentor junior/staff electrical engineers.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams effectively to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and activities concurrently to meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience.
• Prior consulting experience with water/wastewater and industrial facilities.

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 & Belonging

We 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 $120,000-$170,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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