Electrical Engineer (PE)

Department: Electrical/Energy

Location: Tempe, AZ

Description

At Wilson Engineers, we specialize in designing and delivering critical water and wastewater projects that serve communities across Arizona. With more than 200 professionals, we pride ourselves on being an ethical, innovative, and collaborative firm where employees thrive and grow.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to join our Tempe, AZ office. In this role, you’ll design and oversee the delivery of electrical and control systems that power essential infrastructure, working side by side with engineers, project managers, and construction teams. This is a 40-hour onsite position that offers hands-on collaboration, visibility on high-profile projects, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on Arizona communities.


What You’ll Do

Codes & Compliance

• Apply a strong working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, NFPA 101, and NFPA 820.
• Ensure all designs and reviews meet industry standards and safety requirements.

Project Delivery

• Lead and support the preparation of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) contract drawing packages in AutoCAD.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, perform field inspections, and support startup and commissioning activities.
• Lead, review, and interpret power system studies and arc flash studies.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients throughout design and construction.

Tools & Technology

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Experience with SKM for electrical power distribution modeling a plus.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required – Arizona preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical and industrial controls engineering experience, ideally in the water/wastewater industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience producing EI&C contract drawing packages in AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and control descriptions a plus.
  
  
  

Why Join Wilson Engineers?

• Impactful work – contribute to essential water and wastewater projects that directly serve Arizona communities.
• Career growth – opportunities for advancement within a growing, Arizona-based firm.
• Collaboration & stability – work side-by-side with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, long-term environment.
• Competitive compensation & benefits – we value and invest in our people.
  
  

Location: Tempe, Arizona (onsite, 40 hours per week – this role is not hybrid or remote).