Principal Electrical Engineer

Overview :

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Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer in our Costa Mesa, or Los Angeles, CA offices. The position will support our engineering design practice by applying electrical engineering skills and providing services to our expanding water and wastewater treatment practices for various industrial and municipal sector clients.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Apply experience, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills for the development and review of technical approaches, detailed electrical design, and system controls;
• Responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting requirements in the design of process engineering projects including estimating labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes;
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and client requirements;
• Perform specific technical work functions as required by project requirements including, but not limited to, site visits, conceptual and detailed designs, and technical analysis and review;
• Review and prepare technical documents, drawings, specifications, and proposals;
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties;
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing;
• Review and manage written document production;
• Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electrical engineering tasks;
• Directing multi-disciplinary project teams;
• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
• Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead, business development, staff development, and mentoring.

Education and Licensure :

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in electrical engineering. (required)
• Professional registration (P.E.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications :

• At least 10 years of experience in electrical engineering field with a focus on the design phase for water and wastewater engineering projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Strong background with industrial equipment, electrical motors and drives, power distribution, building service and wiring, and process controls / automation. (required)
• Experience in the development and approval of single line diagrams and network diagrams. (required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge with applicable codes (i.e. NEC, NFPA) and Federal and State regulations. (required)
• Experience with managing multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Excellent leadership and detail-oriented skills. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Compensation :

Minimum Salary : $140,195 / year / Maximum Salary : $196,275 / year (Costa Mesa)

Minimum Salary : $146,565 / year / Maximum Salary : $205,190 / year (Los Angeles)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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