Electrical Designer

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Electrical Designer (Commercial Experience)

Reports To: Supervising Electrical Engineer

Location: San Jose, California - Hybrid / Onsite 2 days a week

Salary Range: $108,000 to $143,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing.

Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

With an in-house team of electrical engineers, designers, VDC coordinators and CAD operators, our resources rival those of standalone engineering firms. We are a true provider of turnkey electrical solutions—from design to delivery. As a part of this department, you can expect to work closely with our project management and field installation teams to streamline the construction process.

Engineer Level 3:
Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specified objectives. This level requires developmental experience in a professional position or equivalent graduate-level education. Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems. Work is reviewed for correctness and application of the QAQC Process and professional judgment.

Includes responsibilities and tasks outlined in Engineer Levels 1 – 2.

• May supervise or coordinate the work of other designers and CAD/VDC production team.

• Perform progressively independent design of power and lighting systems
• Perform design tasks assigned by Designers or Engineers
• Markup of the electrical power and lighting systems/ preparation of drawings
• Assemble design drawings and documents and provide or coordinate delivery
• Utilize software tools to perform broad range of engineering calculations and report
• Prepare and coordinates portions of design effort and project scope requirements

• Increased interaction with Project manager, external design team and information management
• Maintain professional and technical development goals to acquire PE certification
• Mentor Designers
• Obtain Professional Development and Training

• Thorough understanding of the Engineering department's design and CAD/VDC workflows
• Thorough understanding of CEI's business inter-department functions
• Thorough proficient use of AutoCAD - MEP/REVIT, CAD and file management
• Thorough proficient understanding of fundamental power & lighting systems
• Thorough understanding of the various State and National CODES governing our work
• Provide Conformance to the Standards and processes outlined by the CAD/VDC Manager
• Support team and department objectives for individual and department development.

Knowledge: A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.

Job Complexity: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in…