Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

Baxter & Woodman

. Design Water/Wastewater electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipalities .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing electrical distribution systems and control panels for water/wastewater facilities, with a strong focus on automation, controls, and SCADA systems. Proficient in preparing detailed project specifications and schematics while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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Electrical DesignControl Panel DesignSCADA SystemsAutoCADP.E. License or EIT Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignControl Panel DesignSCADA SystemsInstrumentationElectrical Distribution SystemsSingle-Line DiagramsP&IDsWiring SchematicsProject SpecificationsPLC Architecture

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADAutodesk RevitVisioSKM SoftwareElectrical Study Software

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. LicenseEIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Water/WastewaterElectrical Power DistributionProcess ImprovementsMultidisciplinary Consulting EngineeringControl Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Water/Wastewater electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipalities
Create electrical site and building plans, single-line diagrams, lighting plans, P&IDs, specifications, control panel schematics, and related documents
Work on multidisciplinary consulting engineering projects for process improvements at water/wastewater facilities
Support integration projects for process improvements at water/wastewater facilities
Work with integrators and project managers to design control panels and instrumentation for fabrication and installation
Report to the E&A Design Director regarding work responsibilities, scheduling, and quality control
Design electrical distribution systems, including one-line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedules, and equipment elevations
Prepare project specifications for electrical, instrumentation, and process controls
Prepare detailed control panel wiring schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and communication diagrams
Prepare instrumentation and control system submittal packages
Design automation, controls, and SCADA systems for water/wastewater processes, including communications, PLC architecture, instrumentation, software, and hardware
Periodically review and update design standards with the E&A Design Director
Occasionally visit client sites to investigate existing field conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program
4+ years’ experience in electrical design
Advanced computer skills, literacy, and proficiency
AutoCAD experience
Effective oral, written, and digital communication skills
Ability to interact with other design staff
Effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management
Ability to identify and solve problems promptly
Autodesk Revit experience preferred
Visio experience is a plus or must be willing to be quickly trained
SKM or other electrical study software experience
P.E. license or EIT certification with experience in the field working towards a P.E. license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program
Dedicated benefit advisors
Financial planning program
Life and disability insurance
Tax savings plans
Accident and cancer coverage
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Flexible work arrangements
Option to work from home on eligible positions
Flexible schedule on eligible positions
401k plans with expert financial advisors
Employee Stock Ownership program