Senior Electrical Engineer Healthcare

Summary
Our client is an award-winning engineering firm recognized as a “Best Place to Work” for the past 15 years. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Healthcare with 10+ years of experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. This position is based in San Diego, CA , and offers the opportunity to lead complex healthcare projects within a collaborative and highly respected organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pre-Design Engineering

  • Conduct field surveys to gather information for electrical system design and prepare site assessment reports.

  • Develop electrical schematic designs.

• Design Engineering

  • Create power single line and riser diagrams.

  • Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM.

  • Select appropriate lighting fixtures and power equipment.

  • Complete lighting and power circuiting.

  • Design and coordinate lighting control systems.

  • Layout fire alarm devices according to International Fire Code and NFPA 72.

  • Develop fire alarm riser diagrams, calculations, and sequences of operation.

  • Prepare detailed plans, elevations, schedules, and design details.

  • Apply CAD/BIM standards and best practices.

  • Ensure compliance with California Electrical Code and Energy Standards for medium- and low-voltage systems.

  • Coordinate designs with mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines.

  • Edit and finalize project specifications.

• Project Management

  • Lead multiple large-scale projects, collaborating with senior engineers and sub-consultants.

  • Mentor junior and mid-level design engineers.

  • Independently prepare client proposals.

  • Support business development and strengthen client relationships.

• Construction Administration

  • Review and respond to RFIs.

  • Evaluate equipment submittals.

  • Perform punch walks and prepare punch lists.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Licenses

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience .

  • Proven ability to lead projects and manage design teams.

  • Demonstrated project management capabilities.

• Skills & Technical Knowledge

  • Proficient with AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit.

  • Knowledge of HCAI requirements.

  • Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate and resolve design issues.

  • Strong organizational skills and record-keeping.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits & Schedule

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote

• 13 company-paid holidays per year

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Employer-paid group life insurance

• Optional supplemental insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)

• Tuition and professional development assistance

• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4% and immediate vesting