Senior Electrical Engineer - Design Lead (Revit, NEC)

HED; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HED is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team in a hybrid work environment in California. The role focuses on ownership of design, documentation, and coordination across disciplines from concept through construction.

You will contribute to electrical calculations, code research, QAQC, and cross-disciplinary coordination while mentoring junior staff and participating in client interactions as you grow into leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required or equivalent.
• P.E. licensure required.
• 5+ years in the AEC industry with experience delivering electrical solutions for crime labs, medical examiner labs, or similar facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational abilities.
• Proficient with Revit and electrical design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and electrical calculations for assigned systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform lighting and power load calculations, feeder sizing, short circuit studies, and NEC checks.
• Prepare technical documentation including system descriptions, equipment schedules, and division 26 specs.
• Develop and review electrical system layouts in Revit and coordinate with architectural/structural teams.
• Coordinate electrical design with internal/external disciplines to resolve conflicts.
• Review RFIs/submittals and provide technical responses with senior support as needed.
• Participate in field verification, punch walks, and construction observation visits.
• Assist in early-phase design strategy discussions and support discipline leads with technical input.
• Engage in internal QAQC processes and peer reviews for code compliance and drafting consistency.
• Mentor electrical designers and interns on software use, modeling, and documentation standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Revit

NEC compliance

QAQC

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

P.E. licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

HED is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team in a hybrid work environment in California. The role focuses on ownership of design, documentation, and coordination across disciplines from concept through construction.

You will contribute to electrical calculations, code research, QAQC, and cross-disciplinary coordination while mentoring junior staff and participating in client interactions as you grow into leadership responsibilities.