Manager, Energy Design Engineering

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 is seeking a Manager, Energy Design Engineering who will build the electrical design foundation powering LA28 venues. You will lead energy studies, capacity analyses, and risk assessments, coordinating with Venue Infrastructure, Technology, Broadcast and external partners to deliver data-driven energy plans for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Based on-site in Downtown Los Angeles, you will manage design development from load studies through stakeholder approvals,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical infrastructure design.
• Experience with temporary electrical infrastructure in sport/live events preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical studies and energy capacity analyses.
• Assess risks and ensure reliability and resiliency.
• Coordinate with Venue Infrastructure, Technology, Broadcast and partners.
• Translate venue requirements into energy plans.
• Present findings to executives and agencies.

Skills

Electrical design

Energy capacity

Load analysis

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will build the electrical design foundation that powers every LA28 venue, shaping temporary power overlays on existing infrastructure from the ground up. As Manager, Energy Design Engineering, you will lead the electrical studies, capacity analysis and risk assessments that translate venue requirements into reliable, resilient and sustainable power. Working with Venue Infrastructure, Technology, Broadcast and external delivery partners, you will convert evolving venue designs into coordinated, data-driven energy plans and gain career-defining exposure to delivering the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical studies and energy capacity analysis that determine load requirements, identify supply gaps and drive data-driven masterplan optimization.
• Analyze energy-related risks to venue power supply and recommend solutions meeting loading, reliability and resiliency needs.
• Evaluate how Venue Management design revisions affect temporary power overlays on existing HV/MV/LV infrastructure and equipment.
• Integrate internal stakeholders with temporary power providers, design engineers and overlay resources through a coordinated review and approval process.
• Align Energy design with Venue Infrastructure, Technology, Broadcast, Energy Program Management and the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with electrical infrastructure and/or temporary electrical infrastructure design and delivery, preferably in the sport or live event industry.
• Direct experience managing electrical design development, from load studies and energy capacity analysis through design revisions, reviews and stakeholder approvals.
• Experience implementing sustainable energy solutions into electrical design, balancing sustainability goals with loading, reliability and resiliency needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM360.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and the Office suite.
• Presenting concisely to executive leadership, external contractors and governmental agencies.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing change and mitigating project risk.

What We Offer

• Ownership of the energy designs powering Olympic and Paralympic venues across Los Angeles.
• Career-defining exposure to temporary power delivery at an unmatched global scale.
• Close collaboration with Olympic and Paralympic partners and cross-functional specialist teams.
• A high-performance culture guided by optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness.

What This Role Means for the Games

Every competition, broadcast and fan experience at the LA28 Games depends on dependable power. Your designs will ensure each venue receives safe, resilient and sustainable energy, contributing to a lasting legacy for Los Angeles and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Travel as needed to external stakeholder offices, government agencies, and Games venues and facilities.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

LA2028 Inclusion: Voluntary Demographics

At LA2028, Inclusion is a core pillar of our values and behaviors. We seek out and embrace diversity of all forms, respect and value different perspectives, and strive to build a team that reflects our community. This section of the application process helps us strengthen our hiring practices by mitigating unconscious bias through anonymous data collection.

Below is a set of voluntary demographic questions that are part of LA2028's Inclusion Initiatives. If you choose to fill them out, the responses will be used in aggregate to help us identify areas for improvement in our process. Your response, or your choice not to respond, will NOT be associated with your specific application and will NOT in any way be used in the hiring decision.