Electrical Engineer

SGS Consulting; California City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and review electrical systems for industrial projects in California. The role covers load calculations, short circuit studies, voltage drop analyses, and equipment specifications, with opportunities to lead design reviews and coordinate with field teams.

The candidate will support field inspections, review drawings, and manage projects from initiation to completion, contributing to energy conservation initiatives and ensuring code

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred.
• EIT or PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical design for small to mid-scale projects, including load calculations, short circuit studies, voltage drop calculations, coordination studies, and equipment specifications.
• Prepare and review drawing mark-ups while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and applicable electrical codes.
• Conduct design reviews for large projects to ensure system compatibility, constructability, and conformance.
• Provide field inspection and engineering support for electrical, fire alarm, security, data/telecom, and instrumentation & control installations.
• Review electrical power distribution, fire alarm, security, and instrumentation drawings.
• Identify, scope, and manage energy conservation initiatives.
• Troubleshoot electrical power quality issues and provide technical support to maintenance teams.
• Manage electrical and facility-related engineering projects from initiation through implementation.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for electrical utility systems and recommend corrective actions for system bottlenecks.
• Support permit applications by providing technical documentation related to electrical systems.
• Review and approve updates to electrical drawings and engineering change records impacting validated systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Load calculations

Short circuit analysis

Voltage drop

Power distribution

Industrial codes

Project management

Troubleshooting

Drawing interpretation

Instrumentation & control

Teamwork

EIT/PE preferred

Education

BSEE

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed electrical design for small to mid-scale projects, including load calculations, short circuit studies, voltage drop calculations, coordination studies, and equipment specifications.
• Prepare and review drawing mark-ups while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and applicable electrical codes.
• Conduct design reviews for large projects to ensure system compatibility, constructability, and conformance.
• Provide field inspection and engineering support for electrical, fire alarm, security, data/telecom, and instrumentation & control installations.
• Review electrical power distribution, fire alarm, security, and instrumentation drawings.
• Identify, scope, and manage energy conservation initiatives.
• Troubleshoot electrical power quality issues and provide technical support to maintenance teams.
• Manage electrical and facility-related engineering projects from initiation through implementation.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for electrical utility systems and recommend corrective actions for system bottlenecks.
• Support permit applications by providing technical documentation related to electrical systems.
• Review and approve updates to electrical drawings and engineering change records impacting validated systems.

Skills:

• Electrical system design and analysis.
• Load calculations, short circuit analysis, and voltage drop calculations.
• Electrical power distribution systems.
• Industrial electrical standards, codes, and construction practices.
• Project engineering and project management.
• Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance support.
• Ability to read single-line diagrams and ladder logic control drawings.
• Instrumentation and control systems knowledge.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• EIT or PE certification is preferred

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the complete project lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning, and validation.
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments is preferred.