Electrical Engineer - Sustainability | LACCD Facilities Program

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a California-licensed Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to energy-efficient, sustainable buildings?

Greenridge Group is seeking an experienced Engineer IV – Electrical (Sustainability) to support the Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD) BuildLACCD Bond Program.

This is an exciting opportunity to serve as an electrical engineering technical expert, supporting major sustainability and infrastructure improvement projects across community college campuses throughout Los Angeles. From solar energy and battery storage to EV charging infrastructure and building electrification, you'll help shape smarter, more efficient campus facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Electrical Engineering Expertise: Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME), supporting Project Managers and engineering teams across multiple sustainability initiatives.
• Evaluate Electrical Infrastructure: Assess existing electrical systems, equipment, service capacity, and opportunities for improvements.
• Support Clean Energy Projects: Provide technical guidance for solar PV systems, battery energy storage (BESS), microgrids, EV charging infrastructure, and building electrification.
• Review Engineering Designs: Evaluate electrical drawings, specifications, engineering studies, technical submittals, RFIs, and change order proposals.
• Conduct Technical Studies: Perform or review electrical load studies, capacity assessments, feasibility studies, and infrastructure evaluations.
• Coordinate with Project Teams: Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, utility providers, and campus representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Support Project Planning: Develop and review technical scopes of work, project requirements, and engineering recommendations.
• Ensure Code Compliance: Apply California Title 24, National Electrical Code (NEC), CALGreen, and other applicable engineering standards.
• Support Construction and Commissioning: Participate in site visits, technical meetings, system evaluations, and project closeout activities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of professional electrical engineering experience involving design, construction, or facilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of California energy codes, Title 24, NEC, CALGreen, and applicable electrical engineering standards.
• Ability to evaluate electrical infrastructure, review engineering documentation, and provide sound technical recommendations.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience supporting educational facility design or construction projects.
• Experience with large public-sector capital improvement programs.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, utility coordination, and service capacity evaluations.
• Familiarity with solar PV, BESS, microgrids, EV charging infrastructure, and building electrification.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and building automation controls.
• Knowledge of Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools.
• LEED or CHPS project experience or certification.

Benefits

We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry.

• Medical, Dental & Vision : 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
• Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
• Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
• Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
• 401(k) : Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
• Education Support : Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
• Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000–$10,000 depending on level of hire
• Extra Paid Leave:  For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
• Client Shutdown Days : Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
• Equipment: Laptop provided as needed
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles

• Be part of trusted leader in delivering impactful public sector projects.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping safe, modern, high-quality school environments.
• Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to public infrastructure excellence.

The Greenridge Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.