Electrical Designer - San Diego, CA

Tetra Tech Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Alternative Energy, Building Systems, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Support, Consulting, Control Systems, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Engineer in Training (EIT), Equipment Selection, Healthcare, Higher Education, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Mentoring, Network Operations Center, Problem Solving Skills, Project Control, Research & Development (R&D), Sustainability, Team Player, Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA)
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Opportunity:

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is adding an Entry Level Designer to our Electrical team in San Diego, CA. Step into a role where your work helps shape the buildings people live, learn, heal, and innovate in every day. At Glumac, you'll join a collaborative team that values curiosity, technical growth, and smart problem-solving as you build a strong foundation in electrical design. This is a great opportunity for a motivated early-career designer who wants real project exposure, mentorship, and a clear path to grow.

Position Summary:

As an Entry Level Electrical Designer, you'll work closely with mid- and senior-level staff to support the planning and design of electrical power systems for a variety of projects, including office, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, advanced technology, R&D labs, and data centers. You'll contribute to system layouts, floor plans, load calculations, equipment sizing, and electrical design documentation while learning from experienced professionals in a fast-paced consulting environment. This role is ideal for someone ready to build technical expertise, strengthen code knowledge, and grow into a future leader in the discipline.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

  • Support the design of electrical power, lighting, and control systems for building projects.
  • Prepare system layouts, floor plans, and related electrical design documentation.
  • Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, and equipment selection.
  • Assist with electrical code research for project-specific issues.
  • Support construction administration tasks, including responses to RFIs and equipment submittals.
  • Interface with code officials and contractors as needed.
  • Collaborate with architects and other design consultants.
  • Work closely with project teams to support assigned efforts from concept through construction.

Required Qualifications:

  • 0-4 years of experience as an MEP Engineer in infrastructure and/or building systems
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate
  • Experience in REVIT

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of OHSPD/HCAI
  • LEED AP BD+C accreditation or WELL certification, highlighting your dedication to sustainability

Work Environment and Location:

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our San Diego, CA office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac's total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:

The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Additional Information

  • Organization: 150 GTT

About the Company

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Tetra Tech Inc

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1966