Senior Electrical Engineer - P.E Licence required
Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Tucson, AZ (Relocation Supported)
Location & Travel Expectations
- Candidates may live in Tucson, Phoenix, or Las Vegas.
- If not living in Tucson, the role requires up to 75% travel to Tucson.
- Relocation assistance is available.
Role Overview
This role provides technical leadership and project management support for consulting and engineering services within the water and wastewater industry. The Senior Electrical Engineer will combine hands‑on electrical and controls design with client engagement, mentoring junior staff, and leading project delivery.
The position supports critical infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, wells, and related facilities throughout the full project lifecycle.
What the Senior Electrical Engineer Will Do
- Lead and support electrical engineering design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Provide technical leadership on power distribution, motor control centers, standby power systems, and instrumentation & controls
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and project documentation
- Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and project stakeholders
- Support projects through planning, design, construction, and commissioning
- Mentor and support junior engineering staff
- Work closely with operations staff, field crews, contractors, and fellow engineers to ensure designs are practical, safe, and buildable
Who This Role Is For
This role is ideal for a collaborative electrical engineering professional who enjoys working closely with operators, construction teams, and clients to deliver real‑world solutions.
The ideal candidate:
- Is comfortable leading projects and balancing multiple priorities
- Communicates clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences
- Enjoys mentoring others and strengthening team capability
- Brings a client‑first mindset and values long‑term relationships
- Is energized by contributing to business development and project growth
- Has experience delivering electrical designs that are practical to construct, operate, and maintain
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and construction projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona
- OR currently licensed as a PE in another U.S. state with a complete NCEES record and the ability to obtain Arizona licensure without additional education or experience
- Willingness to travel up to 50%, depending on project needs
- Willingness to relocate to Tucson
Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)
- Experience in the municipal water and wastewater industry
- Consulting experience
- Instrumentation & Controls experience (PLCs, SCADA integration)
- Project management experience
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