Electrical Engineer

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  • Costa Mesa, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    A full-time electrical engineer designs and oversees electrical power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings. Calculations & Studies: Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, arc flash studies, and voltage drop analysis.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCosta Mesa, California

    Description

    Job Summary

    A full-time electrical engineer designs and oversees electrical power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings. They work with architects, owners, and mechanical teams to create safe, code-compliant construction documents.


    Key Responsibilities

    • System Design: Design low and medium voltage power distribution, emergency generators, UPS backup systems, and interior/exterior lighting.
    • Calculations & Studies: Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, arc flash studies, and voltage drop analysis.
    • Code Compliance: Ensure adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, and local building codes.
    • Software Drafting: Use AutoCAD and Revit MEP to build coordinated 3D models and blueprints.
    • Construction Administration: Review shop drawings, answer RFIs (Requests for Information), and conduct site visits during construction.


    Qualifications & Requirements

    • Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
    • Experience: 5 to 8 years of MEP building systems design experience.
    • Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or Engineer-in-Training / EIT track).
    • Skills: Proficient in NEC codes, lighting calculation programs, and BIM/CAD


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