Electrical Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Calabasas, CA is in search of an Electrical Engineer to work on large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include designing control systems and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or control systems.
• Familiarity with safety-critical system design.
• Experience in multi-disciplined teams and engineering interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems based on project requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance and safety.
• Document system configurations and perform technical risk assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

System design competency

Team collaboration

Familiarity with ASTM standards

Knowledge of electrical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee‑owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have an Electrical Engineer position open in Calabasas, CA. This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large‑scale projects. Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control components based on project requirements
  • Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
  • Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layout
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied
• Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards
• Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation
• Design and analysis for safety‑critical parts within a control system
• Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
• Able to perform the following system design calculations/analysis: Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction/cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay/circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL/PL rating knowledge is preferred)
• Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
• Capable of working "off" shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project

Job Requirements

Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi‑disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. (Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to electrical engineering. Disciplines outside of the electrical/controls area will not be considered).

Experience

5+ years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering.

Key Competencies

Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings. Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving. Experience working with hardware/software from one of the major industrial manufacturers (i.e. Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.). Experience with ethernet‑based distributed remote I/O systems.

Skills

All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 30%.

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Conditions

Standard office environment, On‑site office environment, and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.

Job Description Disclaimer

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation Resources, Worldwide Travel Assistance

Salary Range

The expected Salary range is 120,000 to 180,000 per year based on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.