Electrical Engineer (Municipal Water Infrastructure - Power Distribution & Control Systems)

Overview

Electrical engineer designing power distribution and control systems for municipal water projects.

Key Responsibilities

• power analysis
• design services
• submittal review
• project control
• client engagement
• team mentoring

Tasks

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our electrical, instrumentation and controls practice area within the OTCR Sector. Using your technical capabilities and collaborating with our experienced team of professionals, you will provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, and controls systems design to support projects for all business sectors within West Yost. You will also manage tasks, oversee the work of engineering professionals, and serve as an industry leader supporting the growth of our municipal water / wastewater practice. -Mentor other Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (E/I&C) engineers and technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail. -Perform engineering services during detailed design, including attend/lead meetings, coordinate with project team and vendors, and development of Plans and Specifications. -Delegate tasks to others; follow up on completion and quality of work. -Perform engineering services during construction, including submittal review, RFI response, field observations. -Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to control the work according to the project plan. -Make accurate and implementable decisions in a timely manner. -Develop scopes, schedules and budgets for projects and project tasks. -Engage with internal and external project managers and clients. -Perform engineering services during planning and preliminary design. -Prioritize and balance competing project demands and conflicting project requirements. -Reduce complex aspects of instrumentation and control engineering to terms understandable to others. -Performing system analysis using SKM Power Tools power systems analysis software. At a minimum, provide engineering oversight for staff using these software packages to publish a power systems study with arc flash hazard analysis. -Participate in client contacts and business development efforts.

Requirements

• pe license
• p&ids
• bsee
• ms office
• 5+ years
• nec

What You Bring

LOCATION: **Preference is anywhere near one of the West Yost offices locations. There may be occasional travel to client sites around the West coast, mainly CA, OR, AZ, & WA*. *This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yost’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yost’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.* -Professional Electrical Engineering License in California, or ability to obtain reciprocity in 6 months. -Proficient in developing, reading, and understanding P&IDs and control schematics -Possess Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equal depending on circumstance -Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project) -5+ years of relevant work experience -Good working knowledge of the National Electrical Code -Travel will be required to support project needs (approximately 10-15% of time). -Performance-driven and ability to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a multi-discipline design team -Proficient in developing, reading, and understanding electrical power and control systems -Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

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Benefits

You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement. You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun. We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance. Salary range: $83,655 to $143,520. Based on our Davis, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).

About West Yost

-Began as a two-person operation in Davis, California, with a mission to solve water challenges in growing communities. -Specializes in water resources planning, design, and management for municipalities and utilities across the western U.S. -Delivers projects ranging from regional water system master planning to designing treatment plants and stormwater facilities. -Standout projects include Envision-rated and LEED-Silver wastewater treatment upgrades and infrastructure in seismic zones. -Integrates cybersecurity, operational technology resilience, and regulatory compliance into traditional water projects.

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