Staff Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

Redwood Materials; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks a Staff Electrical Design Engineer to own end-to-end electrical design for industrial facilities across multiple sites. You will lead from concept through construction, ensuring code compliance and on-schedule delivery while coordinating with architectural, civil, structural, and mechanical teams.

The role requires a PE license with Nevada reciprocity or eligibility, 10+ years in heavy commercial/industrial sectors, and strong proficiency in NEC/IECC/NFPA standards, Revit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity; must obtain PE in Nevada and SC within 2 months.
• 10+ years of experience in heavy commercial and industrial sectors.
• Subject matter expertise in NEC, IECC, NFPA standards with ability to lead code analysis across multi-discipline projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam; SKM or ETAP for design production and power studies.
• Advanced proficiency in AmpCalc or similar for cable ampacity; ability to perform photometric studies with Visual/AGI for lighting levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines and with executives.

Responsibilities

• Design and own electrical systems up to 34.5 kV for facilities.
• Produce permit and construction drawings as Electrical Engineer of Record.
• Perform short-circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination studies.
• Lead multi-discipline coordination to produce IFC packages.
• Review designs and conduct technical bid evaluations for external consultants.
• Lead code analysis for NEC, IECC, and NFPA across projects.
• Provide construction administration support including RFI responses and on-site inspections.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

SKM or ETAP

AmpCalc

Visual or AGI lighting software

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

SKM

ETAP

AmpCalc

Visual lighting design

AGI

Job description

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Staff Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end electrical design of industrial, offices, and lab facilities across multiple locations . The role holds full ownership of electrical deliverables — from concept through construction — across a diverse range of project types including hazardous occupancy , recycling facilities , office and labs , warehouse environments , and 34.5 kV/24.9 kV site infrastructure . The engineer is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, serving as Electrical Engineer of Record on assigned projects while coordinating across multiple disciplines to deliver code-compliant, construction-ready packages on schedule and within budget. This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer who is not only highly skilled at p erforming complex engineering calculations but also motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating effectively at all levels — from field teams to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and own a wide range of electrical systems — including medium voltage (up to 34.5 kV) feeds, low voltage power distribution, lighting, raceway, grounding, and communications.
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Recordandresponsible for producing permit and constructiondrawings.
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit analysis, arc flash calculations, and protective device coordination using SKM or ETAP to ensure safe and code-compliant designs.
• Perform cable ampacity calculations usingAmpCalcor similar software tooptimize cable size instead of using prescriptive tables fromNational Electrical Code (NEC).
• Lead multi-discipline coordination with architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, fire & life safety, and other design teams to produce complete Issue for Construction (IFC) packages.
• Review conceptual designs from manufacturing engineers and stakeholders to identify technical and financial risks.Prepare electrical specifications and conduct technical bid evaluations fordesignsproduced byexternal design consultants.
• Lead code analysis for NEC, IECC, and applicable NFPA standards across all project deliverables, and ensure designs meet all regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Provide construction administration support including RFI responses, submittal reviews, change order management, and on-site inspections.Serve as the technical point of contact during construction and commissioning.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules, perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to internal design standards and best practices.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy commercial and industrial sectors, with evidence of exceptional ability.
• Subject matter expertise inNational Electrical Code (NEC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC),and relevantNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA)standards with demonstrated ability to lead code analysis and apply requirements across complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and SKM or ETAP for design production, clash detection, document review, and power system studies.
• Advanced proficiency inAmpCalc or similar for cable ampacity calculations. Ability toperform photometric studies using lighting design software such as Visual or AGI and make decisions on optimal lighting levels for projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality engineering documents on schedule.
• Ability to travel to project sites for construction administration, commissioning support, and field issue resolution, with flexibility to adjust availability based on project phase demands.
• Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and through drawings/sketches — with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interface confidently at an executive level.

In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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