Senior Building Electrical Engineer - Power & Lighting

Dennis Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off including an open VAC/UG

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support and advance our building electrical practice for food & beverage facilities. You will handle design of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, while documenting calculations and leading bid packages.

Travel to client sites is expected 25–35%, and you will mentor team members while contributing to department standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree.
• 8–11 years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 8–11 years in designing lighting, fire alarm and low voltage systems.
• 8–11 years in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead in designing electrical systems for building power distribution (208V, 480V, MV).
• Document calculations: short circuit, coordination, arc flash, sizing, voltage drops, etc.
• Design lighting for food processing spaces and coordinate fixture placement with trades.
• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101 and local codes.
• Design low voltage systems (LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras).
• Produce bid documents: layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, specs.
• Procure long-lead fixtures and equipment (switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, UPS).
• Manage electrical bid process, observe construction, assist startup.
• Project planning and feasibility studies.
• Support department-wide standard development and maintenance.
• Research electrical materials and best practices.
• Assist with interviewing/hiring new team members.
• Provide coaching/mentoring as directed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support and advance our building electrical practice for food & beverage facilities. You will handle design of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, while documenting calculations and leading bid packages.

Travel to client sites is expected 25–35%, and you will mentor team members while contributing to department standards and best practices.