Senior Electrical Engineer

SSOE Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement savings plan with company matching

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts for high-tech industrial facilities in Santa Clara, California. Your expertise will guide projects in semiconductor, biotech, and healthcare sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing the design of power distribution systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Active PE license in California or ability to obtain by reciprocity.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of electrical power distribution designs.
• Develop coordinated design deliverables using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Manage QA/QC workflows for design validation.

Skills

Electrical design oversight

Project management

Client communication

Arc flash hazard analysis

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Active PE license in California

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting‑edge techniques and state‑of‑the‑art software, we deliver industry‑leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are currently hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead design engineering and shape the future of advanced high‑tech industrial, semiconductor, biotech, healthcare, and pharmaceutical facilities for the world’s leading high‑tech companies. As a Senior Electrical Engineer at SSOE, you will have an opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to projects that redefine industry standards. If you have a passion for cutting‑edge technology, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the quality, compliance, and innovation of our designs.

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review, and stamping of detailed electrical power distribution and lighting system designs for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and high‑tech industrial facilities, ensuring compliance with NEC and applicable NFPA guidelines.
• Develop coordinated design deliverable documents using Revit and AutoCAD, with data‑driven integration of power distribution equipment. Collaborate closely with all disciplines to synchronize electrical infrastructure to enable efficient constructability and maintain operational safety.
• Prepare and review comprehensive basis of design (BOD) documents, electrical system narratives, manpower estimates, project proposal documents and technical specifications aligned to client requirements and code mandates including the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC).
• Manage and execute rigorous QA/QC workflows, including peer reviews, design validation, and site walkthroughs during construction administration and system startup phases, ensuring design intent is executed as specified and system performance goals are met.
• Interface regularly with clients, contractors, and vendors to clarify scope, evaluate proposed equipment substitutions, respond to RFIs, and oversee submittal reviews, ensuring robust communication and project transparency throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Utilize modeling tools to perform arc flash hazard analyses, load flow studies, and short circuit calculations, and coordination studies to optimize system safety and operational reliability within complex industrial power systems.
• Direct the coordination and integration of electrical drawings and design fabrication packages within Bluebeam and Navisworks models, facilitating clash detection and constructability assessments.
• Lead troubleshooting and commissioning support during turnover, resolving design‑related issues and verifying system functionality to client satisfaction.
• Champions, mentors, and coach the development of our less experienced staff and look for ways to elevate the technical and professional expertise of the team.
• Participate in risk assessments associated with electrical designs and contribute to workplace safety practices in alignment with NFPA 70E and site‑specific OSHA requirements.
• Support scheduling and cost estimation processes by providing input on electrical system scope, vendor lead times, and constructability considerations relevant to project delivery phases.
• Contribute technical expertise during interdisciplinary coordination meetings, providing timely resolution of design conflicts and ensuring alignment with client operational requirements and timeline constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice.
• Active PE license in California or evidence of ability to obtain by reciprocity within six months of hire; responsible charge of electrical design and stamping authority required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design, documentation, and BIM coordination at large and complex industrial project scale.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients and contractors to define scope, lead technical discussions, and deliver electrical design solutions aligned with operational and safety requirements.
• Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and relevant NFPA standards governing the design and installation of electrical systems in industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical power systems for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or high‑tech industrial sectors, including proven expertise with power distribution systems is highly desired.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior engineers or leading small project teams through complex electrical design challenges.
• Salary Range: $160,000 - $250,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience. Opportunity for ample rewards, leadership incentive/bonus program, and ownership investment opportunities.
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join SSOE where innovation meets mentorship through an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to delivering complex industrial projects worldwide. Here, you will collaborate with seasoned professionals across architecture, mechanical, process, and structural disciplines to create technically rigorous designs that shape critical manufacturing environments. Our culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and leadership development empowers you to grow your expertise and influence the future of advanced facility design. At SSOE, your contributions directly impact operational excellence, safety, and sustainability in sectors that demand precision and innovation every day.