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Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer for a wastewater treatment company located near Philadelphia, PA. The Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced electrical and control systems for engineered products and solutions for emerging contaminant water treatment solutions. They will play a key role in translating process requirements into robust, compliant, and cost-effective electrical architectures, supporting the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning. Responsibilities include the design, specification, and implementation of electrical power systems supporting the water treatment solution process and associated pilot scale treatment systems. This role ensures safe, code compliant, and robust electrical infrastructure from utility connection through end use loads. The Electrical Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive quality and efficiency across the company’s water treatment and industrial projects. Candidates from the electrochemical, wastewater treatment, or battery fuel cell industries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties/Responsibilities/Qualifications:
- Design and develop electrical systems and requirements for electrochemical reactors, rectifiers, pumps, mixers, heaters, and ancillary equipment. Specify wiring methods, grounding, bonding, cable trays, conduits, and junction boxes.
- Select electrical hardware and define control strategies in compliance with engineering and safety standards.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation (electrical one lines, schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules) to support fabrication and project execution.
- Support the full project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Coordinate with controls, mechanical, and process engineering disciplines.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors. Works closely with Controls Engineer to ensure adequate and reliable power to PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and actuators
- Contribute to continuous improvement through standards development, new engineering methods, and optimization initiatives, ensuring health and safety compliance.
- Must have strong knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, practices, codes, and safety standards.
- Experience with PLC platforms (e.g. Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon) and hands-on troubleshooting. Troubleshoot power quality, grounding, overheating, and protection issues during startup
- Ability to produce, review, and interpret technical documentation (drawings, models, schematics, panel layouts, BOM, I/O and alarm lists).
- High competency with Windows-based applications and AutoCAD Electrical.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; effective communication and collegial attitude.
- Ability to work in dynamic, diverse environments and adapt to changing priorities.
Additional Information:
- Years of Experience: 5-10 years
- Education: BS in Electrical Engineering or similar
- Shift/Travel: M-F, days 5-10% domestic travel
- Compensation: DOE
- Assignment Type: Direct Hire
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to resumes@element-staffing.com.