Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Job ID


2025-5252

Job Location

US-CA-San Diego

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 21 offices nationwide who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions - positively impacting society and advancing humankind.

Recognized in the Top 10 Healthcare Engineering Firms in 2024 for and Top 2 Science and Technology Firm in 2024 by Building Design + Construction Magazine , AEI is dedicated to enhancing public health and improving patient outcomes, advancing revolutionary biomedical research, and enabling the next generation of scientific discovery and technological innovation through remarkable design and award-winning projects.

From collaborating with the California Air Resources Board to transform air quality in the world's largest, zero net energy emissions testing facility to creating human-centric, technically advanced clinical environments that elevate communities - such as the Scripps Memorial Hospital North Tower in La Jolla, CA - our work reflects the highest standards in sustainable design practices and in producing the best possible patient outcomes. Working side by side with clients such as the University of San Diego has produced facilities such as the UCSD Altman Clinical and Translation Research Institute, which supports state of the art clinical research and data management to treat cancer and neurological disorders. At AEI, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that are distinguished by both their engineering complexity and significant scale. Join us in making a meaningful impact-shaping not only the built environment of your local community but also influencing the broader world.

As an Electrical Senior Project Engineer in our San Diego office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, build facilities that help save lives, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You:

In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners and be responsible for the overall design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. In this role, you will also develop innovative and unique design solutions to align with project, client and project partner needs and leads the team in implementing solutions.

Expertise of our most successful Electrical Senior Project Engineer:

BSEE/BSAE (or another engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
• 15+ years of experience designing power distribution and lighting building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
• Professional engineering registration required.
• Healthcare, Biotech, E&U and Mission Critical project experience.
• Knowledge of California Healthcare codes and HCAI/OSHPD, including both the design and construction administration phases of the project.
• Knowledge and design of Emergency Power systems required.
• Knowledge in SKM and experience producing and reviewing coordination studies preferred.
• Experience leading and managing multi-discipline MEPT+ projects.
• Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
  
  

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.
  
  

When you work here, you can expect:

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters-because your best work happens when you're supported.
• Real opportunities to grow-through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs-whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we'll continue to invest in.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $140,000 to $190,000

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

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