Description

Although officially established in 2008, Probst Group has been providing customized solutions to meet our clients' unique needs for over 30 years. We take pride in our extensive experience in industrial wastewater engineering and operations.

The Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer will focus on wastewater equipment and processes and will be an integral part of our Engineering team efforts to support our clients as we develop innovative, engineered solutions that meet their needs. To be successful, the Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer will have a high level of technical curiosity and willingness to learn about our wastewater process, equipment options, and client needs.

Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Wastewater Project Engineer:

Assist Project Managers in exceeding client expectations by developing technical options
Utilize Probst configuration model and templates for design, including Treatment Unit Sizing, Pipe Sizing, Motor List, etc.
Analyze client data for use in design development
Analyze existing treatment processes and wastewater characteristics to determine current loadings on wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
Evaluate, select, and apply configured wastewater treatment technologies, equipment, and processes to optimize performance and develop designs
Develop bid requests by evaluating quotations for equipment and contractors
Work with designers to develop site layouts, process flows, and process instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
Perform and review design calculations and write finalized engineering reports.
Support the proposal process via technical reports and memos
Mentor Engineering team members
Lead vendor oversight: hold controls suppliers accountable for technical standards, schedule, and quality
Drive standardization of control narratives, documentation, and SCADA approaches
Other duties as assigned

Travel Expectations: Up to 20% as business needs require

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have either:

An Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree, or Controls Engineering Bachelor's Degree (or related field) from an accredited institution, and have 3+ years of experience reviewing electrical controls, electrical schematics, or control drawings

Have 8+ years of experience approving electrical controls, electrical schematics, or control drawings

In addition, they will have:

Hands-on experience programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)
Experience with SCADA systems used in utility or process environments
Familiarity with industrial instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, pH, turbidity, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
Ability to create electrical schematics, equipment & specifications, and control drawings
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in process-driven environments

Preferred Experience:

3+ years of experience supporting electrical controls within industrial, municipal, or wastewater treatment environments
Knowledge of chemical dosing systems and process control loops
Familiarity with telemetry, remote monitoring systems, and data logging
Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DNP3, etc.)
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools

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