ENGINEERING 4411: Essential Electrical Workshop [Live In-Person]
March 23 - 24, 2026
Orland Park, IL
Register by emailing michelle@watershape.org
In partnership with
IACET CEUs offered: 1.6
Duration: 16 hours
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Taught by: David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI
Address: Silver Lake Country Club
14700 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462
Power your watershapes with efficient and code-safe electrical systems.
Build a stronger technical foundation with Essential Electrical Workshop, a comprehensive 2-day course designed to help professionals understand and apply the principles behind safe, code-compliant electrical installations. Learn how electrical systems power pumps, heaters, controls, and automation, while gaining the knowledge needed to properly size and design key components that keep systems running efficiently. The course emphasizes following established electrical codes and standards to create safe, reliable pool and spa environments for both professionals and their clients.
Books will be provided for you.
What you will learn:
Explain high-voltage terms, definitions, electrical-science and functionality including single and three-phase systems.
Calculate sizing of feeders, panels, breakers, conductors, conduits, voltage drop and other important design parameters using a series of worksheets.
Appraise proper installation considerations such as conduit and conductor routing developed through hands-on exercises.
Discuss, design and evaluate low-voltage measurement, communications, protocols and controls from simple chemical controllers to complex home automation integration.
Your instructor.
David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI
Peterson is President/CEO of Watershape Consulting, Inc., an international planning, design and engineering firm providing owners, architects, contractors, and the legal profession with services relating to residential, commercial and institutional pools, spas and water features.
He obtained his B.S. Civil Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a registered engineer in several states. Peterson has been in the watershape industry since 1994 when he began his career designing life support systems for large aquariums and marine mammal exhibits. He was Vice President Engineering at Polaris Pool Systems where he developed and patented several products.
Peterson reorganized the Genesis 3 Design Group into GENESIS® University in 2012. When GENESIS merged with the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) in 2016, Peterson became Director of Education for GENESIS, a position he held until forming Watershape University.
Become certified.
Certified Watershape Electrical Specialist
All watershapes rely on competent/certified electrical installation to ensure safety, functionality and efficiency. This certification indicates completion of WU’s comprehensive course diving into the craft of combining electricity and water.
Requirements: Certified Watershape Foreman + E4411
Resources
Venue Address
Silver Lake Country Club
14700 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462
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