Senior Electrical Engineer

OYF (Own Your Future) Staffing; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful engineering firm with a strong focus on infrastructure improvements seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer. In this full-time role, you'll lead the design of complex electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. Ideal candidates will have a substantial background in electrical design and a Professional Engineer license. Enjoy a hybrid work approach and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

401K program with up to a 4% match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years relevant working experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California required.
• Preferred experience in electrical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scoping, and coordination of technical activities.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and reports through advanced design calculations.
• Interact with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Design Software

Job description

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We are a successful engineering firm recognized for our professional expertise, respected for our quality, and known as a great place to work. Our projects focus on infrastructure improvements that provide great job stability.

We are a multi-discipline engineering firm that specializes in electrical and structural design engineering services. Our core engineering service offering includes structural; instrumentation, control and electrical; and control systems programming. We primarily serve other engineering firms, public agencies, and businesses on projects consisting of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, and pump stations, chemical storage, and commercial buildings. Over our 27-year history, we have built a highly skilled and seasoned workforce that enjoys what they do – offering a comprehensive service with a knack for problem-solving and specializing in water and wastewater facilities.

Our Engineering Team is growing!

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems supporting water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of low and medium voltage power distribution, instrumentation, controls, and lighting systems for large-scale mechanical process and building projects.

Working with minimal oversight, you will take ownership of major project components and contribute to the delivery of multidisciplinary designs. You will be expected to exercise sound engineering judgment, independently evaluate non-routine design challenges, and select appropriate methods and techniques to develop effective, code-compliant solutions.

Location: Concord, CA

Alternate Office: Oakland, C

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday

• Start/End times have some flexibility – we strive for an 8-hour workday
• Hybrid “Work from Home-Office” routine is a consideration after the initial training period

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, scoping, proposals, and coordination of technical activities, including managing budgets, design, QA/QC, and production
• Ensure that engineering objectives are met and communicated; manage staff and resolve project operational issues to stay on time and within budget
• Prepare plans, specifications, and reports through advanced design calculations, technical analysis, and research of current design standards
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of electrical codes and design software relevant to the firm’s projects
• Develop electrical design reports, calculations, and drawings that align with applicable codes, project specifications, and internal standards
• Interact with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to obtain technical information, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, architectural, civil, structural, and control systems engineers
• Deliver projects within specified timelines and quality control requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years relevant working experience
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California required
• Preferred experience in electrical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities (power, lighting, control systems)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. without employer visa assistance

Compensation: $175,000 – $210,000 annually depending on experience

Our Generous Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical Insurance – 85% of costs for employees and their dependents, up to $2,100 per month
• Dental Insurance – 100% coverage for employee
• Vision Insurance – 100% coverage for employee and dependents
• Generous vacation, paid sick leave, and holiday policies
• Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% employer paid
• 401K program with up to a 4% match
• Seasonal employee events to bring the team and their families together outside the office

We pride ourselves on our supportive internal culture, which emphasizes training, growth, and career advancement. Over half of our current team has been with the company for 5 to 20 years and actively mentor new staff to support their success.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and goals, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

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