Electrical Engineer (PE) - Los Angeles

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term incentives in the form of stock options

Job summary

General Matter is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will design, analyze, and build high‑power electrical systems for a state‑of‑the‑art enrichment facility. You will have an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems and manage projects in a dynamic environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a PE license, and at least 8 years of industry experience. The company offers a competitive salary range of $90,000–$175,000 annually along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience.
• 5+ years working on electrical design projects.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed electrical designs for various systems and equipment.
• Prepare design packages up to Permit level in Revit.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure system compatibility.

Skills

Electrical design projects

Power distribution systems

Troubleshooting skills

Compliance knowledge (NFPA, IBC)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

About This Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing a state‑of‑the‑art enrichment facility from concept through commission. You will design, analyze, and build high‑power electrical systems that meet regulatory requirements for safety, performance, and compliance. You will have the opportunity to work on a greenfield project collaborating with mechanical, structural, and architectural engineers, as well as internal and external partners, to develop detailed electrical designs and specifications. This is an exciting opportunity to solve complex problems at scale, manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and bring modern enrichment facilities online.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed electrical designs for various systems and equipment, including electrical power distribution systems, uninterruptible power supply units, standby and emergency generators, and automatic transfer switches.
• Prepare design packages up to Permit level in Revit.
• Own support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all facility electrical components and systems, including load flow analysis, equipment evaluation, building and facility equipment grounding, and data and power monitoring hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and perform root‑cause analysis of electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance and code review utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, and IBC.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, architectural, and nuclear engineers to ensure system compatibility, including facility power budgets.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of professional experience working on electrical design projects, power distribution systems, switchgears, PUSs, and/or generators.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc.).
• Experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Prior professional consulting experience and/or MEP professional experience.
• Experience with industrial‑level power distribution systems.
• Experience working on data center electrical/power systems.
• Experience working with local and state compliance.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, and IBC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed by merit, competence, and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $90,000–$175,000 annually.

In addition to base salary, full‑time hires may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.