Senior Electrical Engineer

Thomas Young Group; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts on diverse building projects in California. You will work with Lead Engineers and Project Managers to perform complex calculations, design power distribution per NEC 700–702, and specify major equipment.

The role requires 8–10 years in electrical design for buildings, strong code knowledge, and proficiency with Revit, BIM 360, Bluebeam, and SKM. You will mentor juniors and drive project success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in electrical engineering design for buildings.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, California, and local building and energy codes.
• Experience across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life sciences, data centers, or similar.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with a project team.
• Experience with emergency power systems and limited exposure to medium voltage design.
• Proficiency with Revit, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and SKM.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts on projects ranging from small renovations to large builds.
• Support and partner closely with Lead Engineers and Project Managers.
• Perform detailed electrical calculations including voltage drop, short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.
• Design power distribution systems including emergency, standby, and EPSS per NEC Articles 700–702.
• Design and size power distribution feeders, breakers, and equipment for safety and reliability.
• Lead selection and specification of key electrical equipment such as switchboards and UPS.
• Develop electrical room layouts and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; participate in client meetings and coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; support project planning and change management.
• Conduct site observations and contribute to feasibility studies and sustainability analyses.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Code compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

SKM

Job description

This is a consulting engineering firm that works across a wide range of building types, including commercial, healthcare, life sciences, and advanced infrastructure. The team is known for its long-term design approach and a collaborative culture grounded in sound engineering and practical problem-solving. Engineers are trusted to lead technical decisions, coordinate closely with other disciplines, and stay involved from early design through construction.

What you'll be doing:

Lead electrical design efforts on projects ranging from small renovations to large, complex builds

Support and partner closely with Lead Engineers and Project Managers

Perform detailed electrical calculations including voltage drop, short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies

Design power distribution systems including emergency, standby, and EPSS systems in line with NEC Articles 700, 701, and 702

Design and size power distribution systems, including feeders, breakers, and electrical equipment, to ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance

Lead the selection and specification of key electrical equipment, including switchboards, panels, transformers, UPS systems, generators, and transfer switches

Develop electrical room layouts and coordinate with other disciplines

Use energy compliance tools such as EnergyPro and COMCheck for lighting and power systems

Review shop drawings, product submittals, and RFIs

Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project coordination

Take ownership of quality control within the electrical discipline

Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers

Support project planning including scope, budget, schedules, and change management

Conduct site observations and contribute to feasibility studies, sustainability analysis, and basis of design reports

Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams

What we're looking for:

8-10 years of experience in electrical engineering design for buildings

Strong knowledge of NEC, California, and local building and energy codes

Experience across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life sciences, data centers, or similar

Comfort working independently while also collaborating closely with a project team

Experience with emergency power systems and limited exposure to medium voltage design

Proficiency with Revit, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and electrical analysis tools such as SKM or similar

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Familiarity with LEED, energy codes, and sustainable design practices

Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

More reasons to apply:

Exposure to a wide variety of technically interesting projects

Real opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence project outcomes

A team culture that values collaboration, accountability, and practical problem solving