Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

PTO 3 weeks in first year

8 federal holidays + 15 extra Fridays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching & development

Job summary

SmithGroup, a leading integrated design firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer for the San Francisco office. The role focuses on analyzing and designing electrical systems for healthcare, research labs, and other critical facilities, with a hybrid work setup and strong emphasis on collaboration and mentorship.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, 5+ years in electrical design, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or Architectural Engineering) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer designing power distribution and lighting for healthcare, research labs, higher education, and other critical buildings.
• LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training preferred; PE license in progress.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and document electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, A/V and telecom.
• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on small to medium projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Develop solutions to electrical power distribution and lighting with integrated design teams.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design using software for loads, short circuit, generator loads and lighting calculations.

Skills

Electrical design

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Architectural Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Franciscooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aElectrical Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design, fire alarm, security, audio/visual and telecommunications systems.
• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on small to medium-sized projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents.
• Mentor and train junior level staff.
• Develop solutions to challenging electrical power distribution and lighting systems with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher ed, and other critical building types.
• LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training certification preferred, and in progress of obtaining PE license.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office required.

Benefits and Compensation

• We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options.
• We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.

While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $148,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].