The Principal Engineer provides subject matter technical expertise in the electrical design, construction, and ops. They will participate in the development, review, and/or approval of engineering studies, design guidelines and standards, design criteria, equipment specs, technology selection, process control strategies, operational strategies, plans & specifications development, etc. Strong working knowledge of practices and principles with hands-on design experience in the areas of cogeneration, advanced automation, controls, and relay coordination.

Responsible for providing technical leadership on issues related to Electrical, Power Distribution, long-term Energy Management planning and relay coordination. Requires strong design and maintenance background and experience in managing complex electrical design projects. The facility's electrical infrastructure consists of a primary 115KV to 4160-volts distribution system, 4160-volt switchgear, 480-volt switchgear/MCC, 4160-volt generators working in parallel with emergency generators, and the PG&E utility grid. This engineer participates in coordinating engineering, construction, and maintenance projects with other engineers, consultants, operations, and maintenance personnel. This is a role for key technical team player with sound interpersonal skills seeking to grow their career.

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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mech, Chemical, or related engineering discipline. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional eng experience in wastewater treatment or a comparable industry, including at least three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to Wastewater Facility Senior Engineer. A Master’s Degree in Environmental or Electrical Engineering or other related discipline is preferred and may be substituted for one year of professional engineering experience. California P.E. in Electrical Engineering (PE-EL) is required - commitment to earn CA PE-EL within 12 mos. may be considered. See full spec https://pros.prepintl.com/WFPE-SJ

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