Electrical Project Manager — Sustainable Design Leader

LPA, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from leadership

Professional development grants

Volunteer time

Habitat for Humanity projects

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

LPA, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to join its MEP+L Systems Engineering team. You’ll work on a broad range of projects from offices to laboratories, leading electrical design and coordinating with architects, clients and consultants.

The role supports sustainable, high-performance design with impactful outcomes. Requirements include a PE license, 10+ years in electrical building systems, and strong NEC knowledge. AutoCAD/Revit skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering focused on building power and lighting systems.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of NEC and energy codes and how to apply them.
• Ability to develop high-level construction cost estimates to meet budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordination with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee electrical drawings for schematic, design development, and construction documents with internal teams and clients.
• Lead electrical design and coordinate with disciplines to define power, lighting, and special systems throughout a project.
• Apply NEC and energy code requirements to project designs and standards.
• Contribute to a range of projects from offices to labs and performance centers, including complex and high-tech systems.
• Develop electrical design solutions considering cost, space, and constructability.
• Prepare labor hour and fee estimates; review cost estimates and write project specifications as needed.
• Perform feasibility studies, load analysis, and metering coordination for existing facilities.
• Support construction administration including RFIs, punch lists, and submittal reviews.
• Design and coordinate PV, standby power, battery storage, fire pumps, grounding, and related systems; know low-voltage and fire alarm systems.

Skills

Project management

Electrical design

Communication

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

LPA, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to join its MEP+L Systems Engineering team. You’ll work on a broad range of projects from offices to laboratories, leading electrical design and coordinating with architects, clients and consultants.

The role supports sustainable, high-performance design with impactful outcomes. Requirements include a PE license, 10+ years in electrical building systems, and strong NEC knowledge. AutoCAD/Revit skills are preferred.