Electrical Design Engineer — Hybrid (Lighting & Power)

Legence; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Expense reimbursement

Job summary

Legence is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support our San Diego location. The role emphasizes sustainable design, technical excellence, and impactful projects, with a hybrid schedule (3 in-office / 2 remote) and a salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 based on experience.

The candidate will perform field surveys, develop schematics, and coordinate power and lighting design, using AutoCAD and Revit MEP. AGi and EIT credentials are a plus, with bonus eligibility based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of electrical design experience.
• Experience in lighting design preferred and familiarity with Title 24 is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; AGi experience is a plus.
• EIT license a plus; membership in IES/IEEE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys for electrical system design and prepare site assessments.
• Prepare electrical schematic designs and design power single line and riser diagrams.
• Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM.
• Select lighting fixtures and power equipment; design lighting and power circuits.
• Coordinate lighting control systems and prepare enlarged plans, elevations, schedules, and details.
• Utilize CAD/BIM standards and ensure NEC and Energy Standards compliance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Lighting design

Field surveys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

ETAP

SKM

AGi

Job description

Legence is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support our San Diego location. The role emphasizes sustainable design, technical excellence, and impactful projects, with a hybrid schedule (3 in-office / 2 remote) and a salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 based on experience.

The candidate will perform field surveys, develop schematics, and coordinate power and lighting design, using AutoCAD and Revit MEP. AGi and EIT credentials are a plus, with bonus eligibility based on performance.