Environmental Electrical Design Engineer

JVA, Inc. has an opening for a full-time Water and Wastewater Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer to join our growing Electrical Engineering team in either our Boulder or Denver offices. As part of JVA’s thriving Environmental Engineering Department, you will work with mindful, experienced engineers who are devoted to sensible and conscientious problem solving for a wide range of projects across Colorado.

EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Assist Senior Engineer in developing a narrative for the scope of work associated with electrical and instrumentation and controls system engineering design for various water and wastewater projects. 
• Perform calculations for all electrical aspects of a project. 
• Prepare electrical design drawing and specifications including: 
  • One-line diagrams 
  • Instrumentation diagrams 
  • Electrical site plans, power plans, lighting plans, and instrumentation and control plans for structures and water/wastewater processes 
  • Control Equipment Schematics 
  • Cable and conduit schedules 
  • Conductor sizing 
  • Lightning protection 
  • Lighting and power distribution 
  • Motor Starting equipment 
  • Service utility coordination 
  • Panel Schedules and layout 
  • UPS/Generator sizing 
  • PLC and associated components, SCADA, and HMI-based systems 
  • Control narratives for processes 
  • Radio telemetry SCADA systems using microwave, spread spectrum, licensed MAS, cellular or other radio technologies. 
  • Network overview 
  • ISA data sheets and instrument sites 
• Prepare planning level technical memorandums and reports related to electrical, instrumentation, and controls for various water and wastewater projects. 
• Interpret electrical codes (Building, NEC, etc.) for implementation in design drawings/specifications. 
• Accurately designate hazardous area locations. 
• Perform construction observation and administration for the electrical and controls scope. 
• Follow the Mission & Vision Statement set forth by JVA, Inc. 
• Positively contribute to JVA and local office culture.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled 

REQUIRED Qualifications

• Degree and Credential Requirements: NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. 
• Ability to obtain EIT Certification within 1 year of hire: Have the required combination years of accredited education to be able to obtain an Engineer-in-Training Certification in the state of Colorado within one year of hire. 
• Ability to obtain PE License within 5 years of hire: Shall have the required years of accredited education to be able to obtain an Electrical Professional Engineer License within five years of hire. 
• Basic Understanding of Programmable Logic Control Systems: Ability to understand basic programming concepts and functionalities. 
• Capability to read and understand technical engineering documents. 
• Critical Thinking: Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality. 
• Prioritize and Pivot Effectively: Produce high quality deliverables while balancing work on a variety of projects and priorities to support multiple project teams and deadlines. 
• Collaboration: Successfully work within a group to complete a project collectively. 
• Initiative: Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively support project teams to problem solve and meet deadlines. 
• Travel: Ability to travel within Colorado as needed on a per project basis.