Electrical Engineer – MEP & Building Systems (Hybrid)

Orionplacement; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Performance bonuses

Continuing education & mentoring

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking an experienced electrical engineer for a hybrid role in San Diego. You will design electrical systems for both residential and commercial projects from concept through construction, including power and lighting, and perform key engineering calculations.

The position requires 3+ years in electrical design within MEP/building systems, with strong knowledge of California codes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience within MEP consulting, building systems, or related environment.
• Experience designing electrical power and lighting systems for buildings.
• Working knowledge of California Electrical Code, Building Code, Energy Code & Title 24.
• Ability to read and develop construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for residential and commercial projects from concept through construction.
• Develop electrical power systems including switchgear, panels, transformers, feeders, and grounding.
• Design lighting systems with photometrics, fixtures, controls, and Title 24 compliance.
• Perform calculations: voltage drop, fault current, coordination, arc flash.
• Prepare design documentation, specs, drawings, and construction documents.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors.
• Conduct site walks to evaluate conditions and monitor construction progress.
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and provide construction administration support.
• Apply CA standards to project designs.
• Provide technical direction to electrical designers.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Cal Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Design Master

EnergyPro

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Confidential Employer is seeking an experienced electrical engineer for a hybrid role in San Diego. You will design electrical systems for both residential and commercial projects from concept through construction, including power and lighting, and perform key engineering calculations.

The position requires 3+ years in electrical design within MEP/building systems, with strong knowledge of California codes.