Electrical Design Engineer

AMPAM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAM is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for multifamily and other complex building projects across California. This role offers growth from II to III level with leadership opportunities.

You will perform load analyses, voltage drop calculations, and panel scheduling while coordinating with architects, PMs, and field teams. Experience with commercial, healthcare, or higher education projects is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Progressive experience designing electrical building systems in MEP environments.
• PE license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for multifamily and other complex buildings from concept to construction.
• Perform calculations: load, voltage drop, fault current, lighting, panel schedules.
• Create construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Coordinate electrical with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing teams.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Communication

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Electrical or Architectural)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Bluebeam

BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer (Level II or III)

El Cajon, CA (Future office location planned in the Poway area)

Design the electrical systems behind California's next generation of communities.

AMPAM is continuing to grow, and we're expanding our Electrical Engineering team.

With more than 1,500 employees, a strong backlog of work, recent strategic acquisitions, and continued investment in our engineering organization, there's never been a better time to build your career with one of California's leading design-build MEP contractors.

Why engineers are joining AMPAM:

• Newly created position due to company growth
• Opportunity to join a growing Electrical Engineering team
• Work on large multifamily and other complex building projects across California
• Career advancement opportunities with flexibility to hire at multiple engineering levels
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and professional growth

The Opportunity

We're growing our Electrical Engineering team and are hiring experienced engineers at either the Design Engineer II or Design Engineer III level.

The final title, responsibilities, and compensation will be determined based on your experience, technical expertise, licensure, and overall qualifications.

Whether you're ready to continue building your technical expertise or take on larger, more complex projects with increasing leadership responsibilities, we'd love to talk with you.

Design Buildings That Shape Communities

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll help design the building systems behind multifamily residential communities throughout California while collaborating with architects, project managers, field teams, and fellow engineers.

While multifamily construction is our primary focus, we also welcome candidates with experience designing electrical systems for commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, hospitals, higher education, student housing, mixed‑use developments, hospitality, or other complex building types.

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects while helping shape the continued growth of AMPAM's Electrical Engineering team.

Why Join AMPAM?

Recognized throughout the MEP industry for our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, AMPAM offers more than just a job—we offer a place to build a long‑term career.

Our employees are encouraged to leverage their talents while collaborating with experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional work. Leadership fosters an inclusive environment where ideas are valued, professional development is encouraged, and career growth is supported at every level.

As AMPAM continues to expand—including the recent acquisition of Coastal Fire & Integration Systems—we're investing in exceptional engineers who want to grow with us.

What You'll Do

• Design electrical systems for multifamily and other complex building projects from concept through construction.
• Perform engineering calculations including electrical load analysis, voltage drop, fault current, lighting calculations, and panel scheduling.
• Prepare construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines.
• Support BIM coordination, clash detection, and digital project delivery.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and client coordination.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and support construction administration.
• Perform QA/QC reviews while mentoring junior engineers and design technicians.
• Help improve engineering standards, BIM workflows, and design best practices.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you'll:

• Successfully lead electrical designs for multiple building projects.
• Become a trusted technical resource within the Electrical Engineering team.
• Build strong relationships with architects, project managers, contractors, and fellow engineers.
• Help mentor junior engineers while contributing to engineering excellence across the organization.
• Support the continued growth of AMPAM's expanding engineering team.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Progressive experience designing electrical building systems within an MEP consulting or design‑build environment.
• Experience with multifamily residential projects is highly desirable; experience with commercial, healthcare, hospitals, higher education, student housing, hospitality, high‑rise, or other complex building types is also welcomed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam, BIM 360, or Autodesk Construction Cloud is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the NEC, California Electrical Code, and Title 24 energy requirements.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles including LEED or CALGreen is preferred.
• Strong engineering judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on level, experience, certifications and technical expertise.

AMPAM believes exceptional talent doesn't always fit neatly into a salary range or job title. If your experience aligns with what we're building, we'd welcome the opportunity to start a conversation—even if your compensation expectations fall outside of our anticipated range.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. AMPAM does not provide current or future employment sponsorship.