Electrical Engineer

Synectics Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in California seeks an Electrical Engineer III to lead electrical design on small to mid-sized projects and own major discipline packages on larger, complex ventures.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate multi-disciplinary design, and support construction administration through close collaboration with contractors and field teams. The role covers power distribution, lighting and controls, fire alarm, energy code compliance, and QA/QC across divisions; client interfaces ensure

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous design review.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on small to mid-sized projects.
• Coordinate with utilities and manage site layouts.
• Prepare and review calculations (load, voltage drop, short-circuit).
• Develop panel schedules and equipment room layouts.
• Mentor Engineer I/II and drafters.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

PE licensure preferred

EIT required if not licensed

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

• The Electrical Engineer III is a senior, hands-on contributor responsible for leading electrical design on small to mid-sized projects and owning major discipline packages on larger, complex projects.
• This role exercises independent engineering judgment, coordinates multi-disciplinary design, mentors junior staff, and supports construction administration through close collaboration with contractors and field teams.
• The Engineer III demonstrates expert proficiency across power distribution, lighting and controls, fire alarm/low-voltage, and energy code compliance, and provides quality control over deliverables, specifications, and calculations.
• The position regularly interfaces with clients and partners to align technical solutions with program, budget, and schedule objectives
• Serve as discipline lead for electrical scope on assigned projects; plan work, set priorities, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables from concept through construction closeout.
• Develop and defend design approaches that balance function, safety, maintainability, and cost; guide value-engineering discussions and document accepted alternatives.
• Lead QA/QC for electrical drawings, models, and specifications (Division 26), including cross-checks against architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil packages.
• Prepare and/or peer-review engineering calculations (load, fault current, voltage drop, feeder sizing, lighting, short-circuit/arc-flash inputs for studies performed by others).
• Create building single-line diagrams; size services, feeders, grounding/bonding, emergency/standby systems, transfer equipment, and overcurrent protection.
• Coordinate with utilities for service characteristics, transformer placement, metering, and interconnections of PV/battery energy storage; determine EVSE quantities and capacities and coordinate site layouts.
• Develop panel schedules, equipment room layouts, and installation details; integrate maintainability and clearances into room planning with architects.
• Lead interior/exterior lighting design and controls sequences; perform photometric analyses for site and façade lighting; verify egress/EM requirements.
• Prepare energy compliance documentation and narratives (e.g., Title 24/IECC/ASHRAE); coordinate control zoning, daylighting, and demand-response requirements with the design team.
• Lay out performance criteria and coordinate device/endpoint locations for fire alarm, telecom/data, security, and other low-voltage systems; prepare performance specifications and riser concepts for contractor design-assist.
• Lead code research and application for electrical scope (e.g., NEC/NFPA, energy code, local AHJ amendments); produce compliance narratives and support permit responses.
• Author and edit Division 26 specifications; coordinate Division 28 performance specifications where applicable.
• Produce basis-of-design documents, discipline narratives, and formal design reports; maintain clear revision history and decision logs.
• Participate in and often lead discipline portions of client, architect, and consultant meetings; present design concepts and tradeoffs; capture actions and drive closure.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and substitution requests; issue clarifications, sketches, and bulletins.
• Conduct field observations, punch lists, and record site reports; verify installations against contract documents and resolve issues collaboratively with the contractor.
• Support fee scoping, level-of-effort estimates, and staffing plans for electrical scope; monitor progress and adjust tasking to meet budgets and milestones.
• Mentor and provide task-level direction to Engineer I/II and drafters/BIM technicians; perform redline markups and coach on calculation/drafting standards and Revit workflows.

Position Summary

• The Electrical Engineer III is a senior, hands-on contributor responsible for leading electrical design on small to mid-sized projects and owning major discipline packages on larger, complex projects.
• This role exercises independent engineering judgment, coordinates multi-disciplinary design, mentors junior staff, and supports construction administration through close collaboration with contractors and field teams.
• The Engineer III demonstrates expert proficiency across power distribution, lighting and controls, fire alarm/low-voltage, and energy code compliance, and provides quality control over deliverables, specifications, and calculations.
• The position regularly interfaces with clients and partners to align technical solutions with program, budget, and schedule objectives
• Serve as discipline lead for electrical scope on assigned projects; plan work, set priorities, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables from concept through construction closeout.
• Develop and defend design approaches that balance function, safety, maintainability, and cost; guide value-engineering discussions and document accepted alternatives.
• Lead QA/QC for electrical drawings, models, and specifications (Division 26), including cross-checks against architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil packages.
• Prepare and/or peer-review engineering calculations (load, fault current, voltage drop, feeder sizing, lighting, short-circuit/arc-flash inputs for studies performed by others).
• Create building single-line diagrams; size services, feeders, grounding/bonding, emergency/standby systems, transfer equipment, and overcurrent protection.
• Coordinate with utilities for service characteristics, transformer placement, metering, and interconnections of PV/battery energy storage; determine EVSE quantities and capacities and coordinate site layouts.
• Develop panel schedules, equipment room layouts, and installation details; integrate maintainability and clearances into room planning with architects.
• Lead interior/exterior lighting design and controls sequences; perform photometric analyses for site and façade lighting; verify egress/EM requirements.
• Prepare energy compliance documentation and narratives (e.g., Title 24/IECC/ASHRAE); coordinate control zoning, daylighting, and demand-response requirements with the design team.
• Lay out performance criteria and coordinate device/endpoint locations for fire alarm, telecom/data, security, and other low-voltage systems; prepare performance specifications and riser concepts for contractor design-assist.
• Lead code research and application for electrical scope (e.g., NEC/NFPA, energy code, local AHJ amendments); produce compliance narratives and support permit responses.
• Author and edit Division 26 specifications; coordinate Division 28 performance specifications where applicable.
• Produce basis-of-design documents, discipline narratives, and formal design reports; maintain clear revision history and decision logs.
• Participate in and often lead discipline portions of client, architect, and consultant meetings; present design concepts and tradeoffs; capture actions and drive closure.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and substitution requests; issue clarifications, sketches, and bulletins.
• Conduct field observations, punch lists, and record site reports; verify installations against contract documents and resolve issues collaboratively with the contractor.
• Support fee scoping, level-of-effort estimates, and staffing plans for electrical scope; monitor progress and adjust tasking to meet budgets and milestones.
• Mentor and provide task-level direction to Engineer I/II and drafters/BIM technicians; perform redline markups and coach on calculation/drafting standards and Revit workflows.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit/BIM and CAD production; capable of guiding model setup, views, sheets, and coordination practices.
• Strong organization, initiative, and follow-through; proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under deadlines.
• Skilled at coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and delegating to junior staff effectively.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic about continuous improvement.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• PE licensure preferred (or ability to obtain); EIT required if not licensed.
• 6-10 years of progressive experience in building electrical design (power, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and strong experience with Revit/BIM; experience preparing photometric analyses and energy compliance documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.