Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

Baxter & Woodman

. Design electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipal water/wastewater systems .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design for municipal water and wastewater systems, including the creation of detailed electrical plans, control panel schematics, and automation systems. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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

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Hard Skills

Electrical Distribution SystemsSingle-Line DiagramsP&IDsControl Panel SchematicsInstrumentation SpecificationsWiring SchematicsPLC ArchitectureProcess-Control SpecificationsAutomation DesignField Investigation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADAutodesk RevitVisioSKM SoftwareElectrical Study Software

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. LicenseEIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Municipal Water SystemsWastewater SystemsDesign StandardsCode ComplianceInstrumentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design electrical power distribution and technology improvements for municipal water/wastewater systems
Create electrical site and building plans, single-line diagrams, lighting plans, P&IDs, specifications, control panel schematics, and related design documents
Support consulting engineering projects within multidisciplinary teams
Support integration design 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 responsibilities, scheduling, and quality control
Design electrical distribution systems, including one-line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedules, and equipment elevations
Prepare electrical, instrumentation, and process-control specifications
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, including communications, PLC architecture, instrumentation, software, and hardware
Periodically review and update design standards for code and industry-standard compliance
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 and time-management skills
Ability to identify and solve problems promptly
Autodesk Revit experience preferred
Visio experience is a plus or willingness to be quickly trained
SKM or other electrical study software experience preferred
P.E. license or EIT certification with field experience working toward a P.E. license preferred

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