ELECTRICAL SENIOR ENGINEER (PE REQUIRED)

Job Description

Job Description

Location:  San Diego, California (On-site)
Compensation: $130,000 – $149,000 annually

About the Role:
This role is for a licensed Electrical Professional Engineer who wants to lead complex projects, influence technical standards, and operate at a high level within a growing MEP firm.

You will not be a production-only engineer. You will be trusted with design authority, QA/QC accountability, and client-facing leadership.

Who This Role Is For:

• You take ownership of your work and project outcomes 
• You are confident making technical decisions and standing behind them 
• You have strong experience with U.S.-based commercial electrical design 
• You want to grow into higher-level leadership within a structured firm 

What You’ll Do:

• Lead electrical system design for commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects 

1. utility coordination 
2. EV infrastructure 
3. emergency power systems 
4. lighting controls 
5. Title 24 compliance 
6. panel upgrades 
7. service sizing 
8. multifamily distribution 
9. restaurant/kitchen systems

• Oversee QA/QC across multiple projects to reduce errors and liability 
• Perform and review load calculations, short circuit analysis, and system sizing 
• Support project managers with technical forecasting and risk planning 
• Participate in client meetings and represent the firm at a senior level 
• Contribute to internal standards and technical training 

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):

• Fully integrated into active project teams 
• Independently leading electrical design scopes 
• Contributing to QA/QC improvements 
• Demonstrating reliability in deadlines and coordination 

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (U.S.) 
• 8+ years of electrical design experience 
• Strong experience with U.S. commercial projects 
• Proficiency in Revit and electrical design software 
• Strong understanding of NEC and California codes 
• Ability to lead coordination and communicate with clients 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $130,000 – $149,000 annually
• 401(k) with up to 3% employer match 
• 70% employer-paid medical + 100% dental/vision 
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance 
• Clear advancement pathway (Designer → Principal) 
• Paid holidays + 2 weeks PTO + 1 week sick leave 
• Stable, growth-focused environment with leadership access 

Work Authorization:
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Who Should NOT Apply:

• Candidates without a PE license 
• Candidates without U.S.-based experience 
• Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship 
• Engineers seeking production-only roles without leadership responsibility