ELECTRICAL SENIOR ENGINEER (PE )

Job Description

Location: San Diego, California (On-site)

Compensation: $130,000 – $149,000 annually

About the Role:

This role is for a licensed Electrical Professional Engineer who wants to lead complex projects, influence technical standards, and operate at a high level within a growing MEP firm.

You will not be a production-only engineer. You will be trusted with design authority, QA/QC accountability, and client-facing leadership.

Who This Role Is For:

You take ownership of your work and project outcomes

You are confident making technical decisions and standing behind them

You have strong experience with U.S.-based commercial electrical design

You want to grow into higher-level leadership within a structured firm

What You’ll Do:

Lead electrical system design for commercial, mixed-use, and institutional projects

Oversee QA/QC across multiple projects to reduce errors and liability

Perform and review load calculations, short circuit analysis, and system sizing

Support project managers with technical forecasting and risk planning

Participate in client meetings and represent the firm at a senior level

Contribute to internal standards and technical training

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):

Fully integrated into active project teams

Independently leading electrical design scopes

Contributing to QA/QC improvements

Demonstrating reliability in deadlines and coordination

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (U.S.)

8+ years of electrical design experience

Strong experience with U.S. commercial projects

Proficiency in Revit and electrical design software

Strong understanding of NEC and California codes

Ability to lead coordination and communicate with clients

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation: $130,000 – $149,000 annually

401(k) with up to 3% employer match

70% employer-paid medical + 100% dental/vision

$1,500 annual professional development allowance

Clear advancement pathway (Designer Principal)

Paid holidays + 2 weeks PTO + 1 week sick leave

Stable, growth-focused environment with leadership access

Work Authorization:

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Who Should NOT Apply:

Candidates without a PE license

Candidates without U.S.-based experience

Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship

Engineers seeking production-only roles without leadership responsibility

Full-time

Hybrid remote