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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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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, EnergyPro, 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

-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

Benefits 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