Sr. Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

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California
R159616
Engineering
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Job Description:

Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater
Location: Pasadena, CA (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Schedule: 9/80 Work Week or 40 hour work-week

Parsons is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Design Engineering group based in Pasadena, CA. This position will primarily support project delivery across California. If you’re passionate about designing advanced wastewater treatment systems and contributing to sustainable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver electrical engineering designs for wastewater treatment facilities and similar industrial projects.
  • Design substations, medium voltage and low voltage power distribution, and motor control centers and standby generator backup power system, including distribution equipment layouts, transformer and equipment sizing, standby generator sizing, load calculations, and single-line diagrams and fire alarm and detection system.
  • Develop schematic diagrams for motor control systems, wire/conduit sizing and duct banks and pull boxes sizing and layout, lighting, receptacle systems, and reflective ceiling plans and installation details.
  • Prepare conduit and cable schedules, panelboard schedules, and facility layouts.
  • Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and constructors to deliver design-build projects efficiently.
  • Conduct independent field investigations and collect data to support design work and anticipate potential challenges with proactive solutions.
  • Prepare electrical design drawings in CAD.
  • Prepare technical specifications.
  • Provide engineering services during construction, including review of shop drawings, requests for clarification, requests for deviation, testing reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings, witnessing manufacturer’s factory testing, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Education: bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE).
  • Licensure: Licensed Electrical Engineer in the State of California.
  • Experience:
    • 8+ years in electrical design for wastewater treatment or similar industrial facilities.
    • Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes like headworks, primary/secondary clarifiers, anaerobic digestion, cogeneration, reverse osmosis, and membrane systems.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Proficiency in National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA, and other industry standards.
    • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Familiarity with safety standards, including Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
    • Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Experience:

  • Familiarity with City/civil service organizations.
  • Previous experience designing sustainable energy systems (e.g., biogas cogeneration).

At Parsons, we’re committed to creating a culture where innovation thrives, and your contributions directly impact the future of water and wastewater infrastructure. Join us in delivering world-class engineering solutions!

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$83,300.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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