Electrical Engineer – Power Systems

Blue Signal Search; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal is seeking an Electrical Engineer to advance power infrastructure projects from concept to operation. You will collaborate across engineering, equipment planning, and field implementation to deliver reliable, safe, and scalable power solutions for mission-critical facilities.

In this hybrid California role, you will contribute to design, documentation, equipment evaluation, and coordination with utilities and stakeholders to ensure successful grid connections and energization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another qualifying electrical engineering degree.
• Experience developing or maintaining electrical infrastructure for mission-critical operations, large-scale facilities, or advanced power and energy solutions.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application to electrical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and the technical coordination required for electrical service.
• Ability to contribute to electrical system design, equipment evaluation, and power distribution planning.
• Experience supporting electrical installations, commissioning activities, or site energization.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical infrastructure designs that support dependable power delivery across demanding operating environments.
• Produce technical documentation, engineering calculations, and design packages for project approvals and implementation.
• Evaluate electrical equipment options and contribute to component selection based on project requirements and performance needs.
• Coordinate technical requirements with utility providers and project stakeholders to support successful grid connections.
• Partner with construction and engineering teams to resolve design questions and support installation activities.
• Participate in equipment verification, system testing, and commissioning preparations.
• Help guide electrical projects toward safe, compliant, and successful energization.

Skills

Electrical infrastructure design

NEC knowledge

Utility interconnection coordination

Power distribution planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help bring sophisticated power infrastructure projects from concept to successful operation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to electrical systems that support high-demand facilities, industrial operations, and advanced energy applications. Working across engineering, equipment planning, and field implementation, this professional will play an important role in delivering reliable, safe, and scalable power solutions.

This Role Offers:

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful electrical infrastructure and energy-related projects.
• Exposure to multiple phases of project delivery, from initial engineering through operational readiness.
• A hybrid work arrangement in California.
• Hands-on involvement with power distribution equipment and complex electrical installations.
• Collaboration with technical specialists and external project partners to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Focus:

• Develop electrical infrastructure designs that support dependable power delivery across demanding operating environments.
• Produce technical documentation, engineering calculations, and design packages for project approvals and implementation.
• Evaluate electrical equipment options and contribute to component selection based on project requirements and performance needs.
• Coordinate technical requirements with utility providers and project stakeholders to support successful grid connections.
• Partner with construction and engineering teams to resolve design questions and support installation activities.
• Participate in equipment verification, system testing, and commissioning preparations.
• Help guide electrical projects toward safe, compliant, and successful energization.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another qualifying electrical engineering degree.
• Background in developing or maintaining electrical infrastructure for mission‑critical operations, large‑scale facilities, or advanced power and energy solutions.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application to electrical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and the technical coordination required for electrical service.
• Ability to contribute to electrical system design, equipment evaluation, and power distribution planning.
• Experience supporting electrical installations, commissioning activities, or site energization.
• Strong technical problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or progress toward obtaining a PE license is a plus.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high‑performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ