Electrical Construction Engineer

Shimmick•West March, CA

16d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Shimmick, through its subsidiary Axia Electric, is hiring an Electrical Construction Engineer to help shape how electrical construction projects are estimated, planned, won, and delivered. The role aligns cost, schedule, constructability, and risk from early project concepts through construction, supporting infrastructure projects across western U.S. states. Axia Electric is headquartered in Riverside, California, and provides heavy civil and industrial electrical construction services to public and private owners in water and wastewater, transportation, transit, renewable energy, and power generation. Its work includes complex, large-scale systems involving power distribution, instrumentation and controls, and integrated commissioning. The engineer evaluates project feasibility and site conditions, develops and refines estimates and budgets, builds and validates schedules, manages subcontractor and vendor bids, identifies value-engineering opportunities, mitigates risks, and coordinates project stakeholders. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field plus two years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience. Salary is $100,000–$115,000 per year, depending on experience and/or education. Offered candidates must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. The position does not include sponsorship for U.S. work authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field plus two years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Familiarity with scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and technical documentation.
Experience reviewing electrical plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Accubid Anywhere, Live Count, or similar electrical estimating software.
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in a deadline-driven environment.
Demonstrated experience with electrical power, instrumentation and controls, schematics, and control diagrams.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and work with minimal supervision.
Experience in hard-bid contract work and conceptual estimating.
Understanding of construction means, methods, and sequences.
Experience coordinating with engineering, estimating, operations, and field teams.
Experience participating in site walks, constructability reviews, and pre-bid meetings.
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, or similar construction management platforms.
Experience supporting procurement planning and long-lead equipment evaluations.
Familiarity with NEC requirements and electrical construction industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Evaluate site conditions and project requirements to determine whether a design can be built within the owner’s budget and timeframe.
Develop indicative pricing and detailed budgets from conceptual designs, refining estimates as plans become more specific.
Use knowledge of efficient electrical design concepts to help clients make informed decisions and secure funding.
Create and validate schedules covering design, permitting, milestones, and long-lead material procurement; explain critical paths and schedule constraints to clients.
Identify, prequalify, and solicit bids from subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing and adequate scope coverage.
Analyze scopes of work, compare costs, and provide recommendations.
Analyze design elements and suggest cost-saving alternatives without sacrificing quality or performance.
Recommend alternative electrical systems or materials that maintain quality while reducing cost or energy consumption.
Apply knowledge of electrical codes to suggest material alternatives; manage vendors and submittal requirements.
Coordinate architects, engineers, and clients to align project scope and execution strategy.
Support procurement planning and evaluations of long-lead equipment.
Participate in site walks, constructability reviews, and pre-bid meetings.
Coordinate with engineering, estimating, operations, and field teams.