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Electrical Engineer, Water/Wastewater (Hybrid)
ms consultants, inc.
Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown, OH
Shape the Future of Clean Water — Join Our Team!
Are you an Electrical Engineer who’s passionate about creating smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable water infrastructure? Do you want to make a tangible difference in communities while working with a collaborative, innovative team? Look no further — ms is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support exciting water and wastewater projects across the region.
For over 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve — one drop at a time. We design and deliver essential drinking water, wastewater, and water resource engineering services that help protect our environment and public health. When you join us, you’re not just working on infrastructure — you’re helping build a better tomorrow.
What You'll Do
As part of our Water team and working under our Process and Controls Technical Service Manager, you’ll be a key player in planning and designing electrical systems for critical infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside engineers, drafters, and technical managers to bring innovative water and wastewater solutions to life. This is a hybrid role with flexibility and support for work-life balance.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Plan production for industrial (water/wastewater) and environmental facilities utilizing AutoCAD and Revit software
- Coordination of design elements with other in-house disciplines, including architecture, structures, environmental, site civil, and landscape design
- Define equipment, layout, and protection requirements for new and retrofit distribution stations in accordance with all applicable industry codes and standards
- Must be able to interpret customer requirements and develop appropriate distribution station plans and specifications
- Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on system layout, SCADA controls, automation, and instrumentation
- Preparing electrical calculations for power distribution (low/medium voltage), lighting, controls, and fire alarm systems
What You'll Bring
- Working knowledge of, power distribution (low and medium voltage), standby power systems, instrumentation, controls, lighting, and fire alarm systems
- Prior experience in Water and Wastewater treatment preferred, but not required
- Familiarity with ICC, NEC, NFPA building codes, LEED building standards.
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit design software
- Proficient with MS office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook.
- A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred) or equivalent work experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Hybrid work options for flexibility and balance
- A supportive team environment with mentorship and growth opportunities
- Diverse and meaningful projects that directly improve communities
- A mission-driven culture with a focus on innovation and sustainability
Why Choose ms consultants?
We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.
As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.
We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.
Our Mission
By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.
Our Vision
Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.
Our Values
We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.
The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.
ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.