Senior Electrical Engineer - San Diego, CA

Glumac; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work arrangement

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. You will lead the electrical discipline, mentor the team, and collaborate with PMs to ensure project success across healthcare, education, and commercial buildings.

As Engineer of Record, you’ll communicate with clients and coordinate with architects, consultants, and contractors, while advancing technical standards and pursuing business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an MEP Engineer in infrastructure and/or building systems.
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Working experience with building and electrical codes.
• Experience managing staff as a direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the electrical discipline within the office.
• Mentor and develop department staff for career growth.
• Act as local supervisor to staff and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, scheduling, and staffing.
• Oversee, plan, and design electrical systems for healthcare, education, laboratories, and high-rise/commercial buildings.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and lead technical communication with clients.
• Work with architects, consultants, code officials and contractors.
• Participate in recruitment and retention to grow the engineering team.
• Support and refine Glumac’s technical standards and best practices locally.
• Identify training opportunities and propose professional development initiatives.
• Write proposals for new projects.
• Engage in industry activities to grow networks and technical expertise.

Skills

MEP Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Job description

The Opportunity

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Senior Electrical Engineer to our team in Los Angeles, CA.

Position Summary

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take on a key leadership role, guiding the electrical discipline within the office while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. You will drive technical excellence, project success, and team development across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and commercial buildings. Your ability to ensure quality control, optimize project execution, and enhance technical standards will have a lasting impact on our team and clients.

Essential Job Functions

• Support and provide leadership for the electrical discipline within the office.
• Mentor and develop department staff, fostering career growth through structured development plans.
• Be a local supervisor to staff.
• Ensure adherence to firm QA/QC protocols and maintain technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Oversee, plan, and design electrical systems for all types of projects including but not limited to: healthcare, education, laboratories, institutional high-rise and commercial buildings.
• Act as the Engineer of Record, leading technical communication with clients.
• Work with internal and external team members including architects, consultants, code officials and contractors.
• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring a strong engineering team.
• Support and refine Glumac’s technical standards, implementing best practices in the local office.
• Provide feedback on technical standards implementation and suggest improvements.
• Track training opportunities and recommend professional development initiatives.
• Ability to write proposals for new projects.
• Participate in activities and organizations related to our industry, develop peer relationships, technical growth and business contacts.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an MEP Engineer in infrastructure and/or building systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Working experience with building and electrical codes.
• Experience managing staff as a direct supervisor.
• Revit experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in sustainable design is highly desirable.
• LEED AP BD+C accreditation.
• WELL certification.

Work Environment and Location

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Los Angeles, CA office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (depending on experience)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Life At Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Primary Location

United States-California-San Diego

Organization

150 GTT

Job Posting

Jul 20, 2026, 12:14:43 PM

Job Closing Date

Ongoing