Senior Electrical Engineer (8+ yrs)

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it's a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers San Diego Office.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of experience who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The successful candidate will have a proven track record working within the health OSHPD/HCAi, K-12, Higher Ed or the military/DOD sectors, be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multi-discipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

You would be providing our clients with electrical systems design including power, lighting, load calculations, and coordination with other disciplines. May plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the professional work as part of a major project or for a total project of moderate scope. May supervise or coordinate the work of other professionals who assist in specific assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Approximate Base Salary - $115,000 - $140,000, depending on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Competitive end-of-year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid Work Schedule - Monday - Wednesday onsite, Thursday and Fridays are optional work-from-home. (Subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

Duties

• Perform complete construction documents to include drawings, power system studies and specification documentation.
• Perform and oversee execution of designs including medium and low voltage AC, DC, single line diagrams, electrical plans and equipment layout.
• Perform and oversee execution of lighting design both interior and exterior, calculate foot-candle to ensure lighting design meets IESNA requirements.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including but not limited to reviewing/approving shop drawings submittals, responding to RFI's, and addressing AHJ comments.
• Knowledge of Title-24 Part 6 California Energy Conservation Code.
• Review deliverables and follow QA/QC process through design and construction phases.
• Perform site visits and communicate with architects, contractors, and consulting teams.
• Participate in and lead internal team meetings and external client meetings.
• Present design approaches to authorities having jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment.
• Work independently and supervise the efforts of a small team.
• Participate in multiple projects simultaneously and profitably.
• Maintain a working relationship with clients.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Perform project management duties for various Electrical design projects.
• Prepare design tasks assigned by department manager.
• Perform complete construction documents, including drawings, power system studies, and specifications.
• Perform and supervise the execution of designs, including medium and low voltage AC, DC, single line diagrams, electrical plans, and equipment layout.
• Perform and supervise the execution of both interior and exterior lighting design and calculate footcandle to ensure lighting design meets IESNA requirements.
• Participate in meetings with clients and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including responding to AHJ comments, shop drawing review, and responding to RFI's.
• Review of deliverables, including QA/QC through design and construction.
• Attend site visits as necessary.
• Serve as a technical resource to internal staff.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).
• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and morale.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Power engineering or related field
• PE license in Electrical Engineering (licensed for at least 3 years)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical design
  • 7 years of AEC consulting electrical engineering experience (preferred)
• Project Management experience
• Experience with AutoCAD/REVIT
• Experience with OSHPD/HCAi, K-12, Higher Ed, or Military/DOD
• Knowledge of Title-24 Part 6 California Energy Conservation Code
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with REVIT
• Experience with multi-family, commercial, and institutional, projects
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage System.
• Experience with SKM and/or ETAP programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe/Bluebeam software.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management, supervisory, and people skills.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. Our offices provide several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen! We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• "The List" for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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