Electrical Engineer & Designer - Lighting & Power

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A bit about us:

A privately founded engineering firm, established in 1999 by a group of professionals with diverse backgrounds, specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering a wide range of projects efficiently—often completing them ahead of schedule and under budget. Their success is driven by a dedicated team of skilled engineers and experienced leadership committed to quality and innovation.

Why join us?

Established Expertise: With over two decades of industry experience, the firm offers a stable and respected platform for career growth in MEP engineering.

Diverse Project Portfolio: Work on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects across multiple sectors, allowing for continual learning and development.

Team-Driven Culture: Join a collaborative environment led by experienced professionals who value mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and mutual success.

Efficient and Results-Oriented: Be part of a team known for delivering high-quality work ahead of schedule and under budget—where your contributions truly make an impact.

Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a supportive structure that values initiative, innovation, and professional development.

Job Details

Position Title: Electrical Designer – Lighting & Power Systems

Role Overview: We are looking for a driven Electrical Designer to join our collaborative engineering team. This role involves supporting project managers in the design and coordination of lighting and power systems for a wide range of building types. From the early stages of planning through construction support, you'll play a key role in shaping the electrical infrastructure of innovative, code-compliant spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the creation of electrical system designs, including:

Performing site walks and gathering field data

Generating lighting and power layouts based on client and code requirements

Calculating energy compliance reports (Title 24) and electrical loads

Drafting single-line diagrams and preparing panel board schedules

Selecting and specifying appropriate equipment and fixtures

Coordinate design work with internal and external teams, including architectural, structural, civil, and mechanical consultants

Help manage construction drawing packages and track design changes throughout the project

Respond to construction-phase questions and assist with documentation such as RFIs and submittals

Participate in drawing reviews with project leads to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with standards

Qualifications & Preferences:

Proficiency with AutoCAD required; familiarity with Revit is a strong plus

Understanding of electrical systems and California energy/code requirements is highly preferred

Previous exposure to field work or construction environments beneficial

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight timelines

Comfortable working in a team environment and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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