Electrical Project Engineer (Mid-Level) — Water and Wastewater

Job overview

The Electrical Project Engineer (Mid-Level) role is hybrid in Fairfax, Virginia. Compensation is not specified; the posting says starting pay depends on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. Hazen & Sawyer focuses on water-related infrastructure, including water, wastewater, and stormwater management. The engineer designs electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities and may lead electrical engineering work on projects. The role supports project delivery from design through construction, coordinating with clients and other disciplines while contributing technical guidance and business-development support.

What you'll do

• Design power distribution, generators, motor controls, variable-frequency drives, lighting, and equipment layouts
• prepare project specifications
• lead multiple projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• perform site visits
• use AutoCAD or Revit and SKM or ETAP as required
• support construction administration, field testing, startup, and factory witness testing
• represent electrical engineering in client meetings
• mentor staff
• assist with proposals, scopes, fees, and project management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical project engineer

mid-level

water and wastewater

fairfax va

hazen & sawyer

hybrid

electrical design

power systems

autocad

revit

professional engineer

project engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans
• flexible spending plans
• disability and life insurance
• paid holidays and paid time off
• employer-contributed 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and professional-registration and membership incentives.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, five to 14 years of relevant heavy-industrial electrical engineering and design experience, professional engineer licensure in at least one U.S. state, and experience with SKM or ETAP and AutoCAD or Revit.

About the employer

Hazen and Sawyer is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.