Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager – Water, Wastewater & Industrial Facilities
On-siteDuluth, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Lead electrical engineering design and project execution for municipal water/wastewater and industrial facilities from conceptual design through construction support. Develop power distribution systems, instrumentation, control systems, and automation solutions while managing project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary team coordination. Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies, overseeing equipment selection, shop drawings, and commissioning activities. Mentor engineering staff and ensure deliverables meet code compliance and client requirements. Based in Atlanta, Georgia with up to 20% travel, this role supports Salas O'Brien's mission of delivering sustainable, high-impact engineering solutions across diverse industries.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in municipal water/wastewater and/or industrial process facilities
- Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA, NEMA, and applicable electrical engineering standards
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field
- Five years' experience as a Project Lead in the Good and Dairy Industries working for a manufacturer or an engineering consultant
- Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines
- Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to develop project budgets and track status
- Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists
- Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward
- Up to 20% travel
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or ability and commitment to obtain PE licensure within two years of employment
- Experience serving as the primary client contact and successfully managing engineering projects from conceptual design through construction support
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical power systems, instrumentation, industrial control systems, and SCADA applications
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and vendors, and deliver high-quality engineering projects on schedule and within budget
- 10–15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in municipal water/wastewater and/or industrial process facilities
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent electrical and I&C design projects, balancing schedules, budgets, technical quality, and client expectations across several project teams
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to effectively lead projects in a fast-paced consulting environment with competing deadlines and shifting priorities
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