Electrical Design Engineer

Summary

The San Diego office has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with 0-3 years of experience. Our client is an award-winning engineering firm that has been named “Best Place to Work” for the past 15 years.

• Pre‑Design & Field Investigation
  • Conduct field surveys and review existing “as-built” drawings to assess system conditions and gather pertinent project information
  • Prepare site assessment reports and collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to define project scope.
• Design Engineering
  • Develop schematic designs, single-line diagrams, and load schedules for electrical systems.
  • Perform technical calculations (e.g., arc flash, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using tools like ETAP, SKM, Energy Pro, or IES VE.
  • Design power systems (normal emergency, renewable), lighting systems and controls, and low‑voltage infrastructure (fire alarm, security, voice/data, nurse call).
  • Conduct lighting photometric studies, breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and medium-voltage equipment replacement design P2S.
• BIM / CAD Coordination
  • Create and manage detailed AutoCAD and Revit MEP models and drawings, ensuring CAD/BIM standards compliance.
  • Collaborate across disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil) to ensure design coordination.
• Construction & Commissioning Support
  • Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, attending site meetings, and documenting punch walk reports.
  • Provide on‑site construction assistance and engineering support, ensuring design intent is met.
  • Participate in commissioning and quality assurance activities, including onsite testing and integration coordination.
• Energy & Sustainability Engineering
  • Perform energy modeling and calculations to comply with Title 24, ASHRAE, and achieve LEED or Net‑Zero design targets.
  • Support sustainable design initiatives through energy optimization studies and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Project Coordination & Client Engagement
  • Coordinate design schedules, deliverables, and technical updates across multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison during construction, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
  • Occasionally support proposal development, cost estimating, and project scope definition.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering Field required
• 0-3 years of experience with Electrical Design
• Association with IEEE is a plus
• Experience with ETAP/SKM is a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit MEP preferred

Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include:

• 13 Observed Company paid holidays a year
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans such as:
  Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Training Assistance
• 401(k) program offers immediate vesting and employer match is 100%, not exceeding 4% of employee compensation

Employment Type: Full time

Location: San Diego, CA