Electrical Project Engineer, Water Treatment Systems
Columbia, SC (Onsite, hybrid available, domestic and international travel)
Own the electrical side of custom water treatment systems from design review through FAT and commissioning. This is a project execution role: you coordinate designs, schedules, vendors, and customers rather than write PLC code. Pay is $70K to $120K, relocation is paid, and recent grads with strong co-op experience are considered.
Must-Haves
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 3+ years in industrial electrical systems, controls, automation, or project engineering (strong internship or co-op experience considered)
- Able to read and review electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control panel drawings
- Working knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes
- Experience coordinating projects across teams and deadlines
- Able to travel domestically and internationally for FAT, SAT, and commissioning
- U.S. citizen (required for government site access)
What You'll Do
- Coordinate electrical work from project kickoff through commissioning
- Review schematics, panel layouts, and documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Manage electrical schedules, deliverables, and vendor equipment
- Coordinate and document design changes with manufacturing and customers
- Serve as the customer's main electrical technical contact
- Support fabrication with mechanical, controls, and production teams
- Coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Testing
Nice-to-Haves
- Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI familiarity (programming not required)
- AutoCAD Electrical or similar
What You'll Get
- $70,000 to $120,000 base salary
- Hybrid schedule available
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Insurance options with employer contributions
- 401(k) with employer match
- Relocation assistance and room to advance
About the Company
A growing water treatment technology company that designs and builds custom systems for government and commercial nuclear clients.
