Senior Electrical Engineer - Lead Projects & Controls

Verus AEC; Concord, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VERUS AEC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in California to lead design and execution of electrical and control systems for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities. The candidate will oversee project teams, ensure design integrity, and coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, licensing in California or eligibility, and a proven track record in design, calculations, and field execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5-10 years of applicable experience.
• Professionally licensed in the State of California or able to obtain license by comity.
• EIT (FE) is preferred but not required; intent to take FE/PE is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform in a Client facing role as senior electrical engineer on utility, industrial, and commercial electrical engineering projects.
• Engineering and design of low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, lighting systems, and other electrical systems for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities.
• Engineering and design of utility, industrial, and commercial control system integration, including interconnections and control panel design.
• Execution, oversight, and overall design responsibility for electrical and controls engineering tasks for projects, including design, calculations, and specifications.
• Manage a project team on comprehensive electrical and controls design packages including diagrams, plans, details, BOMs, and hazardous area classification.
• Coordinate work package deliverables, with other disciplines; prioritize deadlines and adapt to changing needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients, both verbally and in writing.
• Provide mentorship and career development for engineering team members.
• Experience with field engineering surveys and commissioning activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT (FE)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

VERUS AEC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in California to lead design and execution of electrical and control systems for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities. The candidate will oversee project teams, ensure design integrity, and coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, licensing in California or eligibility, and a proven track record in design, calculations, and field execution.