Associate Electrical Engineer

PacRim Engineering; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

PacRim Engineering is hiring an Associate Electrical Engineer to join a team delivering electrical design for DoD, government, and commercial projects. The role emphasizes power distribution design, lighting, and site power planning, with duties spanning analysis, design, and construction support.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 4–6 years of experience, and CA EIT/DoD exposure is a plus. Hybrid work options and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 4–6 years of electrical engineering experience.
• EIT License in California is preferred; DoD/Navy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a Project Manager in supervising and executing electrical projects.
• Perform electrical design tasks including power distribution calculations and equipment sizing.
• Prepare Basis of Design (BOD), PS&E, reports, cost estimates, and construction support.
• Coordinate with team members and provide direction as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Bluebeam

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

PacRim Engineering Inc. (PacRim) is a leading engineering consulting firm that offers its clients exceptional, innovative, professional engineering consulting services. Its market segment focus includes DOD and Federal Programs, Regional Transportation, Municipalities, Utility Agencies, Port Authorities, Rail and Transit, Educational Institutions, Medical Facilities, and Private Developers. PacRim’s experienced professionals work collaboratively to provide engineering services that include Civil, Water/Wastewater, Structural, Electrical and Construction Support. PacRim is keenly aware of the responsibilities its clients entrust to the firm and consistently demonstrates technical excellence, outstanding customer service, and the ability to deliver quality products. Please visit our website at www.pacrimengineering.com for more information.

We are looking to hire an experienced Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team of managers, engineers, and designers, representing the industry's top talent.

Duties and responsibilities

The position performs general electrical engineering work under the direct supervision of a project manager for clients the company serves in various markets. The position will apply fundamental engineering training, knowledge, and experience to deliver tasks and projects including engineering studies and site assessment and investigation reports; power distribution calculations for voltage drop, switchboards, panel boards, transformers, wire and cable tray sizing, conduit fill, and Ampere Interrupting Capacity; electrical designs of one or more elements of a project; preparation of Basis of Design (BOD); preparation of fully designed plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E), and other engineering reports, cost estimates, and construction support. The position will coordinate with other team members and begin providing directions to others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties are as follows, but not limited to

The selected candidate will support the efforts of a Project Manager in team supervision and execution of various electrical projects including:

• Designing electric services for military and government facilities, industrial, commercial, and educational construction projects.
• Developing lighting and power designs, site power design and planning, and emergency power design.
• Types of projects may include new or renovations for office buildings, retail stores, industrial buildings, manufacturing and assembly plants, schools, medical and healthcare facilities, DoD and public agency operations and maintenance facilities, utilities, pump and lift stations, SCADA/Telemetry and others.
• Designing power distribution and sub-transmission equipment, equipment configurations.
• Performing electrical design involving high and low voltages.
• Performing both power demand and fault current calculations.
• Utility coordination.
• Preparing cost estimations.
• Permit processing.
• Construction support.
• Performing reviews for drawings, engineering calculations, and specifications by others.
• Working as owners’ representative in review and approval process.

Qualifications

• Team leadership
• Skills in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Bluebeam and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to prepare engineering reports with the guidance of a project manager or senior individual.
• Preferred knowledge of public works and DoD agency processes

Education & Experiences

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college (ABET) is required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred
• 4-6 years of electrical engineering experience
• EIT License (in California), preferred
• Experience working with DoD agencies like the Navy will be considered a plus.

Join us today! PacRim offers a comprehensive compensation package as follows

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• 8 Paid holidays
• Personal Time Off (vacation & sick day)
• Health insurance plans - medical, dental, and vision, PacRim pays 75% of the premium for employees AND dependents’ coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional Engineering License Assistance Program

PacRim is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.