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Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater

McKim & Creed, Inc.
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
17950 Preston Road (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2026
Description

OVERVIEW:

The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer will work with our team to develop Electrical and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) designs for water and wastewater treatment processes. The primary focus of this role will be on design using AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, Kofax, Bluebeam, and Microsoft software tools to perform engineering work. This position will gain knowledge of basic electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering principles, system architecture designs, communication equipment for radio, fiber, and copper network-related systems, security best practices, and water/wastewater process control narratives, all with the objective of ensuring efficient and reliable operation for our client's systems. The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer will join our Water/Wastewater team in either Dallas or San Antonio, Texas.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:




  • Support senior staff in performing industrial control system assessments and prepare preliminary design reports (PDRs).



  • Coordinate the efforts of the electrical design team on projects from schematic design development through the contract document phase.


  • Develop detailed technical documentation such as project plans and specifications, engineering reports, etc.
  • Support senior staff in development of Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC).
  • Arrange and participate in meetings with various clients and governing agencies.
  • Conduct workshops at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
  • Support senior staff in witnessing of field acceptance test (FATs) and field inspections.
  • Provide construction contractor administration support as needed.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:



  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
  • 0 - 5 Years of Experience as an Instrumentation and Controls Design Engineer.
  • Take direction effectively and work in a team environment.
  • Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • AutoCAD and Microstation experience preferred but not required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.


      WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:



      • Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
      • Experience in water/wastewater preferred but not required.


      WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
      Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:



      • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
      • Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and 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 options.
      • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
      • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
      • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.


      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.

      Qualifications
      Education
      Bachelors of Engineering of Engineering (required)
      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
      For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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