Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Lead (Remote)

CRB; Emeryville (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking a licensed Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in building and industrial power systems to lead electrical design on complex projects. The role includes design, mentoring, and collaboration with clients, project managers, and construction teams from concept through construction.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in power distribution, lighting, and special systems, and prior work in regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical or food &

Qualifications

• Requires PE license or ability to obtain PE license
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience with building/industrial power systems and voltage-based infrastructure
• Strong leadership and communication skills for multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for complex projects across all phases (programming, design development, construction docs, construction support)
• Design and coordinate low-/medium-voltage power distribution systems (switchgear, panels, transformers, feeders, grounding, protective devices)
• Perform load studies, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop, arc flash evaluations
• Develop electrical construction drawings and specs that are code-compliant and constructible
• Direct and coordinate work of engineers and designers at varying levels
• Provide technical leadership during construction (RFI responses, submittal reviews, site observations, punch lists)
• Perform quality reviews of electrical documents and designs for accuracy and quality
• Collaborate with PMs on scope, schedule, staffing, and budgets
• Work with architecture, mechanical, structural, process, and construction teams to ensure integrated design

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

CRB is seeking a licensed Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in building and industrial power systems to lead electrical design on complex projects. The role includes design, mentoring, and collaboration with clients, project managers, and construction teams from concept through construction.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in power distribution, lighting, and special systems, and prior work in regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical or food &