Electrical Engineer | MEP Building Systems

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Professional education

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a mid-to-senior Electrical Engineer to design MEP building systems for healthcare and research facilities in San Francisco. The role emphasizes electrical distribution, lighting, and emergency power, with Revit modeling and multidisciplinary coordination.

The position is permanent with a hybrid schedule (4 days in SF office), offering a base salary up to $150,000 plus a performance bonus and employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in MEP electrical design.
• Proficient in Revit or BIM software.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting and emergency systems.
• PE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical building systems designs for power, lighting and emergency power.
• Create and maintain Revit models, drawings and specs.
• Perform electrical calculations and sizing analyses.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines to resolve conflicts.
• Specify equipment and ensure compliance with codes and objectives.
• Support through design development and construction administration.
• Review shop drawings and resolve field issues.
• Participate in site visits and progress reviews.
• Contribute to quality reviews and project documentation.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to teams and clients.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineer | MEP Building Systems

$120000 - $150000 per year | San Francisco, CA | Hybrid | Permanent

Design electrical systems for complex healthcare and research facilities with an established engineering consultancy. Senior compensation up to $150K plus a performance-based bonus and employer-paid medical benefits.

A bit about us

We’re supporting an engineering consulting firm that designs building systems for a variety of complex facilities. Its multidisciplinary team brings electrical and mechanical engineering expertise together to solve practical design challenges.

The firm is seeking a mid-to-senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to building-systems design projects and collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.

Why join us?

• Senior-level base salary of up to $150,000
• Performance-based year-end bonus.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with an employer contribution.
• Company-paid professional education.
• Exposure to complex healthcare and research-facility projects.
• Four days in the San Francisco office per week.

Job Details

Build the systems that bring buildings to life. We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer for a permanent opportunity in the engineering industry, focused on MEP building systems. This role offers the chance to turn complex electrical requirements into safe, reliable, and efficient designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

Bring your technical expertise, practical problem-solving skills, and passion for thoughtful design to projects where your work makes a lasting impact on building performance and occupant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical building systems designs, including power distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems.
• Create and maintain Revit models, engineering drawings, specifications, and coordinated construction documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations, including load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop, and lighting calculations.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, structural, and other project disciplines to resolve conflicts and support integrated project delivery.
• Select and specify electrical equipment and components appropriate to project requirements, applicable codes, and performance objectives.
• Support projects through design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, and assist with resolving field issues.
• Participate in site visits to assess existing systems, verify design conditions, and review installation progress.
• Contribute to quality reviews, identify design improvements, and help deliver accurate documentation within project schedules.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to project teams, clients, and construction partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience focused on MEP building systems design.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Revit or equivalent building information modeling software.
• Strong experience preparing construction documentation and engineering drawings for building projects.
• Practical expertise in power distribution, lighting design, emergency power systems, and integrated building systems design.
• Experience coordinating designs across multiple disciplines and resolving technical and spatial conflicts.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, building codes, life-safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, evaluate equipment options, and translate project requirements into coordinated designs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional Engineer licensure or progress toward licensure is preferred.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.