Senior Electrical Engineer; PE - Federal​/DOD Projects

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) - Federal / DOD Projects
Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) - Technical Leadership | Complex Federal & Industrial Projects

We're partnering with a highly respected, design-focused engineering firm seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) to take on a true technical leadership role supporting complex federal, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

This is not a production-heavy position or a purely managerial role. You'll step into a "working leader" capacity-owning electrical system design decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and leading projects that require real engineering judgment and problem-solving at a systems level.

If you're looking for work that goes beyond repetitive commercial design and into technically challenging, high-impact projects, this is a strong opportunity to grow your influence and impact.

What You'll Be Doing

+ Lead electrical design efforts from concept through construction administration

+ Make key system-level technical decisions impacting project delivery and performance

+ Design and review electrical systems across a range of complex facilities

+ Work on power distribution systems, including medium voltage (12kV+), transformers, switch gear, and utility coordination

+ Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring strong design quality and decision-making

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with architectural, mechanical, structural, and civil teams

+ Support construction phase work including submittals, field coordination, and design adjustments

What Sets This Role Apart

+ True ownership - you'll be trusted to lead electrical design decisions, not just execute tasks

+ Project diversity - exposure to federal, industrial, and technically complex facilities

+ Depth over repetition - work goes far beyond standard commercial or tenant improvement design

+ Leadership track - opportunity to influence projects, mentor teams, and grow into long-term technical leadership

What We're Looking For Required

+ Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (must be able to stamp drawings)

+ 10-20+ years of electrical engineering experience in a consulting environment

+ Strong experience with:

+ Power distribution systems

+ Medium voltage (12kV+)

+ Transformers, switch gear, and utility integration

+ Proven ability to own projects and technical decisions independently

+ Experience across multiple facility types (not limited to one niche)

+ Ability to perform calculations, design systems, and guide technical outcomes

Preferred

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Experience with federal, military, or regulated project environments

+ Background in industrial or complex facilities (labs, infrastructure, secure facilities, etc.)

+ Exposure to campus-wide power distribution or substation design

Work Environment

+ Based in Irvine, CA (onsite with flexibility after onboarding)

+ Collaborative, team-oriented environment with high technical visibility

+ Opportunity to work closely with Senior leadership and influence project outcomes

Compensation

+ $150K - $190K+ depending on experience

+ Flexible structure: contract-to-hire or direct hire for the right candidate

+ Strong consideration for candidates bringing advanced technical depth or federal project experience

Important to Know

This role is best suited for engineers who:

+ Enjoy solving complex technical challenges

+ Want to lead, not just contribute

+ Have experience beyond a single project type or industry niche

It is not a fit for candidates focused only on production drafting, narrowly scoped project work, or early-career development roles.

Ready to Learn More?

If you're a licensed PE looking to step into a high-trust, leadership-driven engineering role, we'd love to connect.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax…