Senior Electrical Engineer

Legence; Lafayette (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of consulting‑engineering experience to design electrical systems for energy‑efficient buildings and complex infrastructure projects. The Lafayette, CA office offers a hybrid schedule: 3 days in‑office, 2 days remote.

The role leads a team and collaborates with clients and design teams. Ideal candidates have PE licensure, leadership skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT, with expertise in power distribution,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering Infrastructure Design.
• PE License required.
• Experience in interfacing with clients and leading projects.
• Construction administration and submittals experience.
• Power distribution and lighting systems expertise.
• Energy and renewable energy systems experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems for bidding and construction.
• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Interact with owners, clients, architects, and contractors with clear communication.
• Evaluate methods and criteria to perform assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with engineers and staff to complete projects on time.
• Apply engineering principles to meet project requirements and goals.
• Review contractor submittals for conformance with contract documents.

Skills

10+ years experience

Interfacing with clients

Project management

Construction administration

Power distribution

Lighting systems

Energy systems

Renewable energy systems

AutoCAD

REVIT

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Consulting Engineering. This candidate must have a strong and innovative technical background in Electrical Engineering. This position will work with a team of engineers and other consultants/design team members to design the electrical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients as well as complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate is a leader and is self-motivated individual who thrives on helping our team and clients be successful.

Office Location:

The position is for the Lafayette, CA office.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid — 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

Salary:

$135,000 - $220,000k (dependent on experience). This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Desired Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering Infrastructure Design
• PE License required
• Project Management
• Interfacing with clients
• Construction Administration and Submittals
• Power Distribution and Lighting Systems
• Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems experience
• AutoCAD & REVIT

Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for designing the electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems, for the purpose of bidding and construction for various projects. Additional duties of the position are as follows but not limited:

• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Interacting with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed with verbal and written communication.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Confer with other engineers and other personnel to complete project deadlines.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.
• Design and specify system components to ensure conformance with project goals and requirements.
• Research and analyze client design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.

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