Senior Electrical Engineer

Kleinfelder; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in California for hybrid or remote work. You will deliver electrical engineering support across gas transmission, distribution, and oil & gas sectors, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual goals are met.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to project management activities, drawings, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in project management / discipline engineering in gas or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering activities to meet contract scope, codes, and procedures.
• Review and stamp drawings (HAC, grounding, conduit, wiring diagrams, panel arrangements).
• Develop work plans, design criteria, and electrical specifications.
• Travel to field for scoping, verification, and client meetings.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate with design team.

Skills

PE License

Electrical power systems

CAD software

MS Office

Project management

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Step into Your New Role

We are looking to hire a full-time hybrid or remote Senior Electrical Engineer in our California locations. This person MUST be located in California - near one of our offices. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work with senior colleagues to deliver challenging and exciting projects in the gas transmission & distribution and oil & gas sectors. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering support to the project team, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved. This individual will work closely with the design team to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals and play an active role in project management duties such as conferring with internal and external stakeholders and preparing all necessary documentation.

It’s a great opportunity for a senior level Electrical Engineer with a positive attitude, who is collaborative, possesses strong Electrical Engineering knowledge and experience, enthusiastic about new challenges (technical and non-technical), and can communicate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering activities with the objective of meeting the defined contractual scope to the relevant codes, standards, and company procedures.
• Perform calculations including load studies, lighting levels, hazardous area classifications, junction box, distribution panel, conduit fill, and cable sizing.
• Identify appropriate electrical components for construction to meet project and code requirements and company standards.
• Approve and stamp drawings (e.g., HAC, grounding, conduit, connection diagrams, electrical panel arrangements, and system architectures).
• Ensure work is properly executed, on time, within budgets.
• Analyze technical issues within the electrical engineering discipline, aided and supported by the other specialist disciplines.
• Develop work plans and execution of strategies given schedule, budget, and scope constraints.
• Develop project design criteria, design basis, and electrical specifications.
• Develop specific electrical systems, equipment, skid and module packages design criteria, sizing, and specifications.
• Perform detailed reviews of project electrical design specifications, design drawings, and standard detail drawings.
• Provide drafters with modifications to technical drawings and work plans according to engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for design team.
• Review and ensure required corrections are completed by designers and meets project standards.
• Report to the Engineering Manager on progress of work and ensure coordination between the engineering and design team.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Assist in the development of work practices and procedures.
• Identify any slippages to schedule or budget and make changes accordingly to solve complex issue.
• Assist in the creation of other project documents such as Requests for Information, Purchase Recommendations, and P&IDs.
• Partner with stakeholders in proposal writing, marketing presentations, and organization of internal resources for assigned prospects.
• Support the business development of Kleinfelder of any possible opportunities.
• Assist in creating work document packages during closeout of projects.
• Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meeting with clients.
• Attend and host team/project meetings and client meetings.
• Completion of other relevant duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional project management, project engineering or discipline engineering in the gas or related industry.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project documents and the relationship between drawings and specifications, asset if experienced in the natural gas or oil & gas midstream industry.
• Recent experience in executing multi-faceted and multi-disciplined small to medium size projects.
• Ability to effectively review the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Experience with electrical power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic evaluation, grounding, etc.) would be an asset.
• Familiar with relevant electrical codes (NFPA, , IEEE, ICC, API, ANSI, NEC).
• Familiar with the development of P&IDs, DBM’s, single line diagrams, and other key design documents.
• Working knowledge of CAD design software and standards would be an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.

POSITION CONDITIONS

Job is performed in an office environment / hybrid / remote; occasional travel may be required.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range:$75,850 - $126,585.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)