Electrical Power Engineer - Design, Ownership & Growth

Trueline Talent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Trueline Talent’s client, a Northern California design-build electrical contractor, seeks an Electrical Power Engineer to design power systems for commercial and industrial buildings in Fremont. You will work from concept through construction with PMs, estimators, field teams, clients, and senior engineering leaders.

You will develop load calculations, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting designs, and emergency power systems, while ensuring NEC and local code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience designing electrical power systems for commercial or industrial buildings.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution and load calculations.
• Experience developing single-line diagrams and panel schedules.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Fremont, California (Monday–Friday).
• Collaborative, coachable approach and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution systems for commercial and industrial building projects.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Perform load calculations and size electrical equipment.
• Develop single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and distribution plans.
• Design lighting systems, lighting controls, and equipment power connections.
• Design emergency power, generator, and UPS systems.
• Perform short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Prepare California Title 24 documentation.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, low-voltage).
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, equipment submittals, and construction documents.
• Resolve field design issues with project managers and construction teams.
• Participate in client, utility, contractor, and authority meetings.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, California Building Code, and other standards.
• Support projects across data centers, healthcare, clean rooms, advanced manufacturing, education, pharmaceutical, and commercial facilities.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Trueline Talent’s client, a Northern California design-build electrical contractor, seeks an Electrical Power Engineer to design power systems for commercial and industrial buildings in Fremont. You will work from concept through construction with PMs, estimators, field teams, clients, and senior engineering leaders.

You will develop load calculations, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting designs, and emergency power systems, while ensuring NEC and local code compliance.