Electrical Engineer – Water Utility (Direct Hire, Permanent)

San Jose, CA

Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $118,993 – $155,377

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established California-based water utility for a permanent, direct-hire Electrical Engineer to join their San Jose engineering team.

This role supports the planning, design, and construction management of critical water infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on electrical power systems, controls, and motor control centers. This is a long-term career opportunity with a stable utility organization supporting essential public infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical and controls engineering support for water facilities, including:

• Prepare electrical construction drawings and technical specifications
• Perform advanced electrical engineering calculations, including:
• Short circuit current calculations
• Voltage drop calculations
• Breaker coordination studies
• Arc flash analysis
• Design and support low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
• Design and work with motor control centers (MCCs)
• Develop bid packages and support procurement of major electrical equipment
• Prepare RFPs and evaluate consultants and vendors
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, agencies, and internal stakeholders
• Support construction management and field inspections
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation
• Assist with PUC rate case filings and annual capital budgets
• Present technical information to public agencies, special districts, and community groups
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer
• Experience with electrical design and construction
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Experience with motor control center (MCC) design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and development of design plans
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid California Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

• California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or California PE
• Experience using ETAP or similar power system modeling software
• Experience in water, wastewater, or process industries
• Experience working with consultants and contractors

Why This Role

• Direct hire, permanent position with a utility client
• Long-term career stability in essential infrastructure
• Competitive salary with a comprehensive utility benefits package
• Work on high-impact capital projects that support local communities
• Strong internal engineering culture and professional development opportunities