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Electrical and Controls Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Sherwoodengineers
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

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Electrical and Controls Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Location : San Francisco, CA or Santa Cruz, CA

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities, and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs, and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems-based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary

Sherwood is currently seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineer to support our growing, progressive, and dynamic civil and environmental engineering firm. The Electrical and Controls Engineer will work as an integral part of Sherwood’s Water / Wastewater team, reporting directly to the Principal in Charge. This candidate will be asked to develop, review, and consult on new system control architecture, process instrumentation and controls, control narratives, and electrical and controls integration of treatment processes. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates a strong professional skill set, who can work productively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, work independently, and develop clear, evidence-based solutions.

Minimum Requirements

  • Typically 10 years of professional experience
  • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of work experience, training, and related education
  • Ability to design and oversee the start-up and commissioning of process control equipment, components, and / or systems
  • Demonstrated ability to create process and instrumentation diagrams, points lists, and control narratives
  • Experience creating operations and maintenance manuals
  • Understanding of PLC wiring and programming
  • Proficiency in working with 4-20mA analog loops
  • Ability to read and modify electrical schematics
  • Basic familiarity with NEC standards
  • Familiarity with calibrating and programming instruments
  • Basic networking capabilities and understanding of virtualized systems and servers
  • High proficiency with Windows Operating Systems and associated packages including Excel, Word, and Visio

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in a consulting environment
  • Familiarity with SCADA / HMI programming platforms such as iFix, Wonderware, Factory Talk Ignition, and RedLion
  • Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 languages
  • Understanding of telemetry systems utilizing UHF, VHF, ISM 900, and IEC 802.11xx
  • Certifications such as Security , CASP , OSCP, CEH, CPENT, CISA, or CISSP
  • Background in Object-Oriented programming such as Python and C
  • Expected Outcomes

  • Development of new system control architectures and site infrastructure, including preparation of and / or review and consultation on :
  • Process and Instrumentation Drawings

  • Process Control Narratives
  • Process Specifications
  • Monitoring Instrument and Pump Selections
  • Electrical Site Plans (generation of plans for smaller projects, review, and consultation on larger projects)
  • Review of RFI and Submittals related to the above
  • Development and / or consultation on upgrades, retrofits, and repairs of existing control systems
  • Consult on electrical power budgets and power distribution infrastructure plans
  • Field programming of monitoring instruments
  • Design, setup, and configuration of data communication networks
  • Troubleshooting and debugging of system issues
  • What We Offer

  • Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
  • Flexible working - with every other Friday off
  • Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
  • Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
  • Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
  • Automatic 401k enrollment
  • Fun team events, lunches, and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
  • A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!
  • Compensation :

    The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to : skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115,000 to $140,000. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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    Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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