Electrical Engineer

This role will serve as the main point of contact for clients' electrical needs and support projects and clients in the planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater facilities and similar industrial projects. The position will assist in developing project management skills, including managing project budgets, coordinating delivery schedules, and ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, and budget.

• Perform electrical design and coordination tasks focusing on power distribution, lighting systems, communication systems, fire alarm systems, and control systems.
• Utilize CAD software (Autodesk and Bentley products) for electrical system design and documentation.
• Establish design criteria and perform design calculations.
• Develop electrical design documents, including one-line diagrams, control schematics, electrical plans, and specifications.
• Provide engineering services during construction, review equipment submittals and shop drawings, and respond to contractor RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Conduct field inspections to identify deviations from design and ensure safety compliance during construction.
• Perform electrical system analysis using tools such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, and other power systems analysis software.
• Travel as required to meet project needs, not to exceed 25%.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 (ideally 7-10) years of relevant experience.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience in wastewater industry preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in electrical distribution, power distribution, and lighting design.

• Experience in the oil & gas, industrial, or manufacturing industry is considered.
• Knowledge of fire systems and CAD software.
• Familiarity with ETAP and electrical design in industrial settings.

Candidates preferred in Columbus, with consideration for Akron, Toledo, Detroit, and Cleveland. The role offers a hybrid work environment with 2-3 days in the office. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. The company is committed to empowering individuals and fostering a collaborative environment, where everyone's contributions matter and skills are recognized to maximize impact.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $132000.00/yr.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,461 - $132,761. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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