Electrical Engineer Power & Low Voltage Systems

Summary

Are you a seasoned Electrical Engineer with over 5 years of experience seeking the next step in your career? Our client—an award-winning, industry-leading engineering firm consistently recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for over 15 years—is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Irvine, CA.

Duties & Responsibilities

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  Pre-Design & Site Analysis

  
  
  
  
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    Conduct field surveys and assessments for electrical system design

    
    
  
  
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    Compile detailed site assessment reports and gather technical data

    
    
  
  
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    Develop electrical schematic designs during early project phases

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Design & Technical Execution

  
  
  
  
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    Create single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and circuit layouts

    
    
  
  
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    Perform electrical calculations including arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, and load flow using ETAP or SKM

    
    
  
  
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    Select lighting fixtures and power equipment

    
    
  
  
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    Design lighting and power circuiting and coordinate lighting control systems

    
    
  
  
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    Develop fire alarm layouts in accordance with NFPA 72 and International Fire Code

    
    
  
  
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    Design fire alarm risers, sequence of operations, and system calculations

    
    
  
  
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    Produce detailed construction documents including enlarged plans, elevations, schedules, and diagrams

    
    
  
  
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    Apply CAD/BIM standards and ensure compliance with California Electrical Code and Title 24 Energy Standards

    
    
  
  
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    Coordinate effectively with mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural teams

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Project Management & Leadership

  
  
  
  
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    Manage multiple large-scale projects, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants

    
    
  
  
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    Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level design engineers

    
    
  
  
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    Lead project proposals and contribute to client development

    
    
  
  
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    Maintain strong client relationships and actively pursue new business opportunities

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Construction Administration

  
  
  
  
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    Review and respond to RFIs and submittals during construction phase

    
    
  
  
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    Conduct field inspections, punch walks, and prepare final punch list documentation

    
    
  
  
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    Ensure project execution aligns with design intent and code requirements

    
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

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  Education & Licenses

  
  
  
  
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    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

    
    
  
  
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    Registered Professional Engineer (PE) – Required

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Experience

  
  
  
  
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    5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience (commercial, healthcare, institutional projects preferred)

    
    
  
  
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    Proven experience leading design and managing engineering teams

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Skills & Technical Knowledge

  
  
  
  
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    Proficient in AutoCAD, ETAP or SKM, and Revit

    
    
  
  
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    Familiarity with HCAI standards (Healthcare Access and Information) is a plus

    
    
  
  
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    Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines

    
    
  
  
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    Self-driven and collaborative mindset with strong technical communication skills

    
    
  
  
  
  

Benefits

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  13 paid company holidays per year

  
  


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  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  
  


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  Employer-paid group life insurance

  
  


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  Supplemental insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)

  
  


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  Tuition and professional training assistance

  
  


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  401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediate vesting)