Electrical Project Engineer

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

The Job

Our San Jose, CA office is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. The position responsibilities primarily are focused on the design of electrical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require providing technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Health Care, Science and Technology, municipal and institutional Facilities. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer to be part of our growing firm.

Here are the details of your duties in this role:

Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs

Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market types

Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems

Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings

Writing/editing project specifications

Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies

Code compliance research

Coordinating work with other disciplines

Your Background

To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT strongly preferred

LEED certification / experience is a plus

2+ years of experience

Knowledge in the design of power distribution, fire alarm, data & communication, lighting, and emergency power systems

Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines

Excellent work ethic and attitude

Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work

Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team

Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS Office

Experience with lighting software (Visual) a plus

Ability to travel

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.