Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Power & Lighting

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Open vacation policy

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to join our building power systems team in Carlsbad, CA. You will lead electrical design for power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems for food and beverage facilities, with responsibility for calculations, drawings, specifications, and procurement.

The role requires 8–11 years in electrical building systems, experience with AutoCAD/Revit, and travel 25–35%. We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree.
• 8–11 years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 8–11 years of work experience in lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces.
• 8–11 years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
• 8–11 years of experience in AutoCAD, Revit or related design programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead in designing electrical systems for building power, including 208V, 480V and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Document calculations for design (short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills).
• Design lighting for food processing spaces with lighting calculations and fixture placement coordination.
• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101 and local codes.
• Design low voltage systems (LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras).
• Produce bid documents (layouts, one-lines, risers, schedules, details, specs).
• Procure long lead fixtures and electrical equipment (switchgear, switchboards, panels, transformers, MCCs, generators, UPSs).
• Manage electrical bid process and support construction/startup.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to join our building power systems team in Carlsbad, CA. You will lead electrical design for power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems for food and beverage facilities, with responsibility for calculations, drawings, specifications, and procurement.

The role requires 8–11 years in electrical building systems, experience with AutoCAD/Revit, and travel 25–35%. We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package.