MKN · 5 hours ago
Instrumentation and Control Engineer: Water and Wastewater
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expMKN is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of electrical and control systems for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for public agencies and communities throughout California.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingWater
Hiring Manager
Logan Neitenbach
Responsibilities
Design of electrical power distribution system (i.e. 480VAC and below) and I&C systems design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and distribution systems. Medium-voltage design experience is a plus
Develop electrical design drawings and specifications, including single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel layouts/schedules, cable/conduit sizing, grounding system design, indoor/outdoor lighting designs, conduit/cable schedules, protective relaying and metering, UPS and power conditioning systems, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, and heat tracing design
Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash analysis, and harmonic studies, using ETAP or SKM
Develop and specify I&C systems pertaining to process instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, analytical, etc.) and support control logic development and system integration, and develop P&IDs, I/O list, loop wiring diagrams, telemetry design and communication/network system architecture
Produce detailed construction contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for bid and permit packages
Coordinate with internal engineering teams, integrators, contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college
California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems (or ability to obtain within one year)
5+ years of relevant experience in electrical and I&C design for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure
Strong understanding of low-voltage power systems, motor control, VFDs, MCCs, emergency power systems, and electrical codes and standards (NFPA70-NEC, NFPA 820, NFPA 70E, IEEE)
Proven experience with power distribution, lighting, grounding, and PLC controls systems design
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and design/analysis software (ETAP, SKM, RSLogix/Studio 5000)
Familiarity with I&C specifications and process instrumentation in water/wastewater environments
Excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and demonstrated ability to manage schedules and budgets
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Support for licensure
Continuing education
Training
Company
MKN
MKN offers engineering services in water, wastewater, and reuse projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike Nunley
Chief Executive Officer/ President
Ryan Gallagher
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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