Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Synectics Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead large building electrical projects from concept to closeout.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams, while designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems. You will ensure designs meet codes and best practices, prepare technical docs, perform photometric analyses, and coordinate with architects, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience within the A/E/C industry.
• Strong experience with electrical design for building projects.
• Demonstrated experience with: Power distribution, Lighting, Fire alarm, Low-voltage systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD required.
• Experience with Revit and BIM is a plus.
• Knowledge of energy compliance requirements and documentation.
• Experience with photometric analysis.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Proven project management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Strong client relationship and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept through design, construction, and closeout.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Design and oversee electrical systems: power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, low-voltage, renewables.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and best practices.
• Prepare and oversee technical documentation and energy compliance documentation.
• Perform photometric analysis and electrical system calculations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintain client relationships and act as technical advisor.
• Support business development and client pursuits.
• Lead QA/QC for electrical deliverables.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to staff.
• Participate in construction administration and closeout support.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from initial concept and planning through design, construction, and closeout.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and overall project performance.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Design and oversee electrical systems, including:
  • Power distribution
  • Lighting
  • Lighting controls
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Other integrated building electrical systems
• Review project requirements and ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and oversee technical documentation, calculations, specifications, and energy compliance documentation.
• Perform or oversee photometric analysis and electrical system calculations.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architects, engineers, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Support business development activities and contribute to client relationships and project pursuits.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives for electrical engineering deliverables.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and professional development support to engineering and design staff.
• Participate in construction administration and provide technical support through project closeout.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Project Experience

• Projects may include a variety of building and infrastructure sectors, including:
• Healthcare / OSHPD
• K-12 / DSA
• Higher Education
• Civic
• Commercial
• Parks and Recreation
• Multi-Family Residential

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience within the A/E/C industry.
• Strong experience with electrical design for building projects.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Power distribution
  • Lighting
  • Fire alarm
  • Low-voltage systems
• Experience with AutoCAD required.
• Experience with Revit and BIM is a plus.
• Knowledge of energy compliance requirements and documentation.
• Experience with photometric analysis.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Proven project management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Strong client relationship and team collaboration skills.