Associate Electrical Engineer- hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Los Angeles. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in a multidisciplinary environment, leveraging your technical expertise in electrical systems. You will collaborate with clients and architects, produce detailed designs, and mentor junior engineers. With a generous benefits package, including a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Reimbursement for professional licenses

Learning and development opportunities

Participation in Employee Forum

Flexible summer hours

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for building services.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification is desirable.
• LEED AP accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design drawings and specifications for electrical projects.
• Manage workload of Project Discipline Engineers and Technicians.
• Mentor junior Electrical Engineers and ensure quality verification.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Technical Report Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Lighting Design Software

Computational Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Note: This role could be based in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, or our Seattle Office. Candidates must have done electrical engineering work in the state of CA.

As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge of building services systems across a portfolio of ground-breaking projects in the US and globally. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential, and in turn, we offer you unrivaled career, project, and development opportunities.

What would you be doing?

1. Work closely with clients, architects, and other Engineers and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team.
2. Produce detailed design drawings, electronic models, specifications, reports, site observation reports, schedules, etc., on various projects within the electrical discipline, including coordination with utility companies and obtaining electrical permit approvals from Plan Check.
3. Organize technical and financial proposals for new work.
4. Manage workload of Project Discipline Engineers and Technicians, including quality verification.
5. Develop concept and preliminary engineering solutions for detailed design.
6. Prepare Technical Specifications.
7. Monitor financial performance of projects.
8. Keep senior staff informed of relevant service/design decisions and ensure client objectives are met.
9. Mentor junior Electrical Engineers.
10. Ensure practices, policies, and services align with client interests, current legislation, and relevant building codes.
11. Plan, organize, and manage personal workload to meet deadlines.
12. Proactively raise concerns regarding workload and deadlines.
13. Oversee project team workload and commitments to meet deadlines and optimize resource utilization.
14. Contribute to delivering profitable projects, including financial monitoring and resource planning.

What are we looking for?

• 8+ years of electrical engineering design experience in building services and construction.
• Experience in sectors like Higher Education, Museums, Commercial, Transportation Hubs, and Stadiums.
• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification is desirable.
• LEED AP accreditation.
• Experience using Revit.
• Familiarity with computational analysis tools such as electrical fault analysis and lighting design software.
• Ability to take responsibility and work independently within a team environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills, including presentation experience to senior stakeholders.
• Experience preparing technical reports for clients.
• Ability to propose multiple solutions and evaluate their benefits and drawbacks.

In return

• Work on interesting, world-class projects with top architects.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment leveraging extensive expertise in CFD, building physics, micro-climate analysis, climate change mitigation, and energy planning.
• Advance your career within a global community of professionals.
• Contribute positively to the environment through your work.

What we offer:

• Generous benefits package.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous PTO (4-5 weeks depending on position) plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401k with company match.
• Hybrid working and summer hours.
• Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees.
• Global network of experts.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Participation in our Employee Forum and other initiatives.