Electrical Engineer: Building Systems & Power Design

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock at a discount

Discretionary bonus

Merit increases

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mid‑Level Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You will design electrical systems for buildings, including power, lighting, and life safety, while collaborating with BIM specialists and other engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience in electrical design for diverse facilities. Travel up to 20% is expected, at a firm that values ownership and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Five years’ plus experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of facilities.
• EIT or PE preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing, proposal-writing, and project management skills.
• Design projects from conceptual design to completion with minimal oversight.
• Visit project sites to gather information on existing conditions and review new work.
• Perform electrical design including service entrance sizing and coordination, distribution, motor and equipment feeders, UPS systems, DC power systems and standby generators.
• Perform security and fire alarm system design.
• Perform power studies utilizing SKM Power Tools and Easypower.
• Perform electrical commissioning.
• Work independently on smaller projects with limited direction.
• Work with other electrical engineers, electrical designers and BIM specialists / CAD technicians for complex design and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with teammates from other design disciplines to deliver a well‑coordinated project.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Proposal writing

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

Easypower

CAD software

Job description

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mid‑Level Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. You will design electrical systems for buildings, including power, lighting, and life safety, while collaborating with BIM specialists and other engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience in electrical design for diverse facilities. Travel up to 20% is expected, at a firm that values ownership and growth.