Principal Electrical Engineer

Arcadis

. Lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, pump stations, and related infrastructure .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering for municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities, with a strong focus on project delivery, client relationship management, and team mentorship. Proficient in power distribution, instrumentation, and compliance with the National Electrical Code.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE) License15 Years Of Electrical Engineering ExperienceExpertise In Power Distribution And ControlsExperience With AutoCAD MEP And Revit

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringPower Distribution SystemsControl SchematicsConstruction DocumentsInstrumentation And ControlsLighting SystemsCommunications SystemsFacility Electrical InfrastructureShort-Circuit StudiesArc Flash Analysis

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoring Engineering TeamsProject Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD MEPRevitSKM Power Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Municipal Water FacilitiesIndustrial Water FacilitiesWastewater FacilitiesNational Electrical Code (NEC)Field InvestigationsSite InspectionsRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, pump stations, and related infrastructure
Serve as a technical leader and trusted client advisor, providing subject matter expertise and oversight for complex electrical engineering projects
Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables, including power distribution systems, one-line diagrams, control schematics, equipment specifications, and construction documents
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams while supporting project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management objectives
Provide engineering support during construction through field investigations, site inspections, review of submittals and shop drawings, and response to contractor RFIs
Mentor and develop engineering staff
Support client development, proposal pursuits, strategic growth initiatives, and expansion of Arcadis' Water business
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on electrical engineering matters and help maintain and expand trusted client relationships
Provide technical leadership and project delivery support for municipal and industrial water and wastewater projects throughout the Northeast and across Arcadis' broader North American operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with a significant focus on municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license
Extensive experience designing and delivering electrical systems for municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities
Expertise in power distribution, instrumentation and controls, lighting, communications systems, and facility electrical infrastructure
Proven track record of leading complex projects, building strong client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and mentoring engineering teams
Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Experience with AutoCAD MEP, Revit, SKM Power Tools, short-circuit and coordination studies, arc flash analysis, and photometric studies highly desirable
Ability to travel up to 25% to support client and project needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
20 days PTO that accrue per year