Electrical Engineer

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We are currently hiring an Electrical Engineer in support of our growing business operations in Southern California.

Our team provides a wide range of electrical and controls engineering services across water distribution and treatment facilities, primarily working with municipalities. We are seeking an individual with strong electrical and power engineering background to support our increasing project demands and load.

The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently and independently, while paying attention to details. Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance for clients as well as internal teammates is also expected. Design experience is to be in the utility and power industry, specifically including MV and LV distribution. Experience within a California public utility environment is also a plus.

Your Role

Responsibilities include developing, preparing and supporting:

• Electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
• Design schedules and budgets
• Management update on project progress reports
• One-line diagrams
• Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis)
• Protective relay settings and calculations
• Control panel layouts and system interconnects
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Protective relay and metering
• Electrical schematics (AC/DC)
• Equipment layouts and sectional views
• Connection Diagrams
• Bill of Materials
• Cable & Conduit Schedules
• Adherence to hazardous area classification codes and standards
• Project construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Meeting attendance with clients
• Quality control reviews
• Development of technical proposals
• Ultimate approval and authority as Engineer of Record for assigned projects
• Estimation for engineering budget and schedule

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS (Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering) + 5-15 years of related experience
• Occasional Travel
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in California, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, etc).
• AutoCAD/Revit Design-Drafting Experience
• Power systems analysis software experience (Etap) a plus

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 200 IEW