Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Locations


US-CA-Santa Clara

ID


2026-3907

Category


Engineering

Type


Full Time

Overview

Within SSOE's Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical design and coordination of complex semiconductor and advanced technology facilities, with a focus on cleanroom environments, fab support spaces, and mission-critical industrial infrastructure. This role is responsible for developing power distribution strategies, performing electrical load analyses, and guiding the design of low and medium voltage systems from concept through construction administration. Working closely with project managers, discipline leads, architects, and clients, this engineer will help manage technical risk, support design reviews, resolve field and vendor issues, and ensure safe, code-compliant, and highly reliable electrical solutions. The position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to complex integrated delivery projects.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical engineering design process for large-scale semiconductor and advanced technology projects from conceptual planning through construction administration.
• Develop and review electrical load calculations, demand analyses, and distribution strategies for high-reliability manufacturing environments, including cleanrooms, support utilities, and mission-critical facility systems.
• Design comprehensive low voltage and medium voltage power distribution systems, including MV switchgear, substations, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, panelboards, busway systems, and critical power pathways.
• Perform system studies and coordination efforts to support selectivity, equipment protection, arc flash hazard mitigation, and overall electrical system reliability.
• Coordinate closely with architects, designers, and engineers from our process, mechanical, structural, controls, and fire protection teams to ensure electrical systems are fully integrated into the overall facility design.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers to resolve design requirements, evaluate equipment selections, and support procurement and installation planning.
• Prepare, review, and seal engineering documents, calculations, drawings, specifications, and narratives with a high degree of quality and technical accuracy.
• Participate in design reviews, QA/QC checks, and interdisciplinary coordination milestones to identify conflicts, reduce rework, and maintain project schedule and budget objectives.
• Support vendor submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, site walks, punch list resolution, and as-built turnover activities throughout construction.
• Contribute to change management and risk mitigation by identifying design impacts, documenting decisions, and supporting issue resolution in an integrated design-build delivery environment.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, owner criteria, and safety requirements, including reliability and maintainability expectations for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level electrical engineers by providing technical guidance, design reviews, and coaching on best practices and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license; responsible charge of electrical design and stamping authority required.
• Demonstrated electrical engineering experience, with a preferred focus on semiconductors, advanced high-tech industrial facilities, cleanroom environments, or mission-critical building design.
• Demonstrated experience leading low and medium voltage electrical system design for complex industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of power distribution equipment, electrical codes, system coordination, arc flash mitigation, and reliability-driven design principles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design, documentation, and BIM coordination at large and complex industrial project scale.
• Experience supporting projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, design development, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients and contractors to define scope, lead technical discussions, and deliver electrical design solutions aligned with operational and safety requirements.
• Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and relevant NFPA standards governing the design and installation of electrical systems in industrial facilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior engineers or leading small project teams through complex electrical design challenges.
• Salary Range: $160,000 - $250,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience. Opportunity for ample rewards, leadership incentive/bonus program, and ownership investment opportunities.
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join SSOE where innovation meets mentorship through an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to delivering complex industrial projects worldwide. Here, you will collaborate with seasoned professionals across architecture, mechanical, process, and structural disciplines to create technically rigorous designs that shape critical manufacturing environments. Our culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and leadership development empowers you to grow your expertise and influence the future of advanced facility design. At SSOE, your contributions directly impact operational excellence, safety, and sustainability in sectors that demand precision and innovation every day.

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