Lead Electrical Engineer

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Lead Electrical Engineer – Healthcare Infrastructure

Company Name: Silverman & Light

Location: Emeryville, CA

Project Focus: High-Impact Healthcare, OSHPD/HCAI Medical Facilities, Ground-Up Construction

Work Setting: Hybrid (Monday & Wednesday In-Office | Choice of 5-day flexible or 4-day workweek)

Salary: $150,000+ plus Annual Performance Bonus (Up to 20%)

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

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Position Overview

Are you ready to architect the future of healthcare infrastructure? We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to steer the electrical design of sophisticated, ground-up medical facilities that define the standard of patient care. In this high-impact role, you will transition from executing tasks to leading a technical mission, serving as the primary authority on complex power systems and OSHPD (HCAI) compliance. You aren't just managing projects; you are ensuring the operational integrity of life-saving environments.

Joining our team means stepping into a legacy of technical excellence where your leadership directly shapes the next generation of engineering talent. We prioritize a candidate-centric culture that offers genuine work-life integration through our flexible hybrid schedules and a commitment to your long-term professional trajectory. This is a premier platform for a seasoned engineer to exercise true design ownership, drive sustainable innovation, and build a lasting legacy within the California healthcare sector.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Design Leadership: Architect and oversee the comprehensive electrical design for large-scale healthcare facilities, ensuring every system meets the rigorous demands of OSHPD (HCAI) standards.

• Infrastructure Mastery: Steer the integration of critical building systems, including complex power distribution, specialized lighting, emergency backup systems, and essential medical equipment infrastructure.

• Team Mentorship & Growth: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical growth, high-quality delivery, and professional development.

• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with architects, owners, and contractors to synchronize design timelines, manage budgets, and ensure technical cohesion across all project phases.

• Technical Stewardship: Conduct expert site inspections and provide high-level troubleshooting to maintain the highest benchmarks for safety, sustainability, and system performance.

• Innovation & Sustainability: Champion the use of advanced modeling tools and energy-efficient strategies to deliver forward-thinking engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California.

• Experience: 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years specifically dedicated to healthcare facility design.

• Regulatory Expertise: Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of OSHPD (HCAI) compliance and ground-up construction protocols.

• Software Proficiency: Expert command of Revit, AutoCAD, and industry-standard electrical analysis software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sustainable Design: Proven experience implementing LEED or energy-efficiency strategies within complex clinical environments.

• Digital Delivery: Advanced familiarity with BIM coordination and integrated project delivery workflows.

• Leadership Drive: A passion for mentoring junior staff and a desire to participate in firm-wide strategic planning.

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About Silverman & Light

Silverman & Light is a premier engineering firm based in Emeryville, California, specializing in the design of complex healthcare and institutional environments. Known for our technical precision and collaborative culture, we pride ourselves on delivering infrastructure that supports the well-being of the community. We empower our employees with a flexible work environment that includes a hybrid schedule (Remote Mondays/Fridays) and a choice of a standard 5-day week or a 4-day "compressed" workweek to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Silverman & Light. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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