Electrical and Automation Design Engineer

Overview

Design electrical distribution and automation systems for water/wastewater facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• p&ids
• submittal packages
• scada design
• electrical design
• site visits
• control wiring

Tasks

-Prepare Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). -Prepare instrumentation and control system submittal packages. -May work with the E&A Design Director to periodically review and update design standards to maintain compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and good engineering practices. -Report to E&A Design Director for work responsibilities, scheduling, and quality control. -Design automation, controls, and related SCADA systems for water/wastewater processes, including communications, PLC architecture, instrumentation, and related software and hardware. -Design electrical distribution systems, including one-line diagrams, plan drawings, panel schedules, and equipment elevations. -Occasionally visit client sites to investigate existing field conditions as required for preparing design documents. -Prepare detailed control panel wiring schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, communication diagrams, etc. -Prepare project specifications as they pertain to electrical, instrumentation, and process controls.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• skm
• pe license
• bachelor's
• 4+ yrs

What You Bring

-Visio experience is a plus or must be willing to be quickly trained -P.E. license or EIT certification with experience in the field working towards a P.E. license -4+ years’ experience in electrical design -Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program. -Possess effective oral, written, & digital communication skills. -AutoCAD experience -Possess effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management. -SKM or other electrical study software experience -Able to easily interact with other design staff. -Able to identify and solve problems promptly. -Autodesk Revit experience -Advanced Computer Skills, Literacy, & Proficiency.

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About Baxter & Woodman

-Today it operates fourteen offices across Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida and Texas, offering planning, design, construction and technology services. -Typical projects span water supply and treatment plants, sewer and pump station upgrades, bridge replacements, stormwater systems and utility infrastructure. -Expertise extends from hydraulic and structural engineering to GIS, SCADA/automation, survey, planning and design‑build delivery. -Innovative tools—like 3D REVIT models and drone‑enabled inspections—bring advanced visualization and precision to project planning. -The firm supports municipalities, counties and state agencies, delivering community-enhancing infrastructure with technical rigor. -Subsidiaries in natural resources and municipal technology deepen its reach into environmental services and digital infrastructure.

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