What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer - Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls position at McKim & Creed, Inc.?
OVERVIEW:
The Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E, I&C) Design Engineer will work collaboratively with our team to lead the design and delivery of electrical, instrumentation and controls systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities across the region. This role supports the planning, design, and execution of projects, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, and helps ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. The position also provides technical leadership, mentorship to junior staff, and contributes to quality assurance and continuous process improvement.
DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:
- Serve as a technical lead or key contributor, guiding and supporting a team to deliver effective electrical and I&C design solutions.
- Lead and support electrical, instrumentation & controls design from planning through construction for water and wastewater projects.
- Manage projects or discipline specific scopes, including budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and client communication to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Prepare engineering reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and complete technical design packages inclusive of:
- Develop construction documents, including one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, control architectures, and instrument lists.
- Design power distribution, motor control, lighting, grounding, backup power, and SCADA/control systems, including support for SCADA master planning.
- Perform technical analyses, alternatives evaluations, and power system/arc flash studies using tools such as ETAP, SKM, or
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality documents.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, design revisions, and multiple concurrent assignments while supporting construction phase services, site visits, and client meetings.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards (including NEC), and industry best practices.
- Mentor junior staff, contribute to quality and process improvements, and support proposals, business development, and industry engagement as a subject matter expert.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- 7 years of electrical and/or I&C design experience
- 2 years as a project manager or task leader
- Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve departmental goals.
- Experience in water and wastewater consulting engineering
- Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, NEC, ISA, and industrial control systems
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and collaboratively
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- Previous water/wastewater related experiences
- SCADA master planning and municipal facility design experience
- Permitting and regulatory coordination
- Task leadership or project management experience
- Bid, award, and construction phase services experience
WHAT WE OFFER:
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
- Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
- Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
- Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
- Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.
McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.