Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Location: Akron, OH, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Akron, Ohio (OH) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join their Water/Wastewater Electrical team! This is not a remote position and could require up to 20% travel of any given year as project and non-project needs demand.

Responsibilities

• Responsible with assisting in the design of water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions
• Manage electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects for public- and private-sector water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and related utility infrastructure
• Manage project scope, fees, schedules, staffing, multidisciplinary coordination, and client communication
• Serve as Engineer of Record, including plans, specifications, and other engineering documents, as appropriate
• Lead and/or manage quality-control reviews to confirm technical accuracy, code compliance, and consistency across project deliverables
• Perform and oversee electrical design, including power distribution, control panels, PLCs, motor starters, VFDs, and related systems
• Support permitting, bidding, submittal reviews, construction coordination, and field services
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identify project opportunities, prepare proposals, and lead/support efforts to win new work
• Mentor staff and provide technical direction to project teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering and project delivery experience
• Active Electrical Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Ohio or can achieve reciprocity within six (6) of your start date required
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
• Experience managing projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and communicating with clients required
• Electrical design experience for public- and/or private-sector water and wastewater projects required
• Knowledge of pumps, control panels, PLCs, motor starters, ladder logic, and/or VFDs preferred
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word required
• Proficiency with Revit and Forma preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical writing skills required
• Business Development and Marketing Experience preferred
• Ability to work on-site in Akron, Ohio, up to four days per week
• With training, conferences, work site visits, etc., ability to travel up to 20% of any given year as project and non-project needs require
• Familiarity with CSI-format technical specifications preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA 820 preferred

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.