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Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

K2 Staffing, LLCSan Diego, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The San Diego office has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with 0-3 years of experience. Our client is an award-winning engineering firm that has been named "Best Place to Work" for the past 15 years.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • PreDesign & Field Investigation

Conduct field surveys and review existing "as-built" drawings to assess system conditions and gather pertinent project information

  • Prepare site assessment reports and collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to define project scope.
  • Design Engineering

    • Develop schematic designs, single-line diagrams, and load schedules for electrical systems.

  • Perform technical calculations (e.g., arc flash, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using tools like ETAP, SKM, EnergyPro, or IES VE.
  • Design power systems (normal emergency, renewable), lighting systems and controls, and lowvoltage infrastructure (fire alarm, security, voice / data, nurse call).
  • Conduct lighting photometric studies, breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and medium-voltage equipment replacement design P2S.
  • BIM / CAD Coordination

    • Create and manage detailed AutoCAD and Revit MEP models and drawings, ensuring CAD / BIM standards compliance.

  • Collaborate across disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil) to ensure design coordination.
  • Construction & Commissioning Support

    • Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, attending site meetings, and documenting punch walk reports.

  • Provide on-site construction assistance and engineering support, ensuring design intent is met .
  • Participate in commissioning and quality assurance activities, including onsite testing and integration coordination .
  • Energy & Sustainability Engineering

    • Perform energy modeling and calculations to comply with Title 24, ASHRAE, and achieve LEED or NetZero design targets .

  • Support sustainable design initiatives through energy optimization studies and lifecycle cost analysis.
  • Project Coordination & Client Engagement

    • Coordinate design schedules, deliverables, and technical updates across multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

  • Act as a liaison during construction, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
  • Occasionally support proposal development, cost estimating, and project scope definition.

    • Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering Field required
  • 0-3 years of experience with Electrical Design
  • Association with IEEE is a plus
  • Experience with ETAP / SKM is a plus
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Revit MEP preferred

    • Benefits

    Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include :

  • 13 Observed Company paid holidays a year
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
  • Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans such as : Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
  • Tuition & Training Assistance
  • 401(k) program offers immediate vesting and employer match is 100%, not exceeding 4% of employee compensation
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    Electrical Design Engineer • San Diego, CA, US