Electrical CAD/BIM Designer

Salas O'Brien•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Electrical CAD/BIM Designer for its Irvine, California office. The designer will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment to develop design and construction documents for building electrical power systems under the supervision of Senior Engineers. The role involves creating electrical system drawings and models based on project scopes, client requests for proposals, and engineering direction, and coordinating those drawings and models with other disciplines. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm founded in 1975. It provides integrated engineering and consulting services across industries including data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, and education. The company describes its approach as people-first and focused on lasting solutions and a sustainable future. The expected base salary is $33.00–$36.00 per hour. Actual compensation depends on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location. The role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity participation, and a U.S.-based benefits package.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree from a design, drafting, or BIM program.
Familiarity with the National Electric Code and municipal codes.
Understanding of power flow and distribution in electrical systems.
Strong understanding of Revit models, families, templates, and clash detection tools.
Solid understanding of Microsoft Office software.
3–5 years of electrical power design drafting or modeling experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power modeling tools such as SKM and EasyPower is highly desired.
Design experience in AC service and distribution, DC power and distribution, standby generators, uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS), grounding, lighting, security, and fire protection is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical system drawings and models for projects based on the scope of work, client RFPs, and direction from Senior Engineers.
Coordinate drawings and models with other disciplines, including HVAC, controls, fire protection, structural, and architectural scopes.