Electrical Engineer IV

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $130,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

O2EPCM, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Engineer IV – Electrical (Sustainability) to provide specialized electrical engineering expertise and technical support to the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team throughout the planning, scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital improvement projects across the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). The role is a shared technical resource supporting multiple Project Managers and initiatives, working under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead. It is not a Project Manager role.

This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to capital construction, modernization, and sustainability work under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Work does not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks assigned to facilities Maintenance & Operations. The project portfolio includes Energy Information Systems, sustainability and climate action initiatives, Building Management Systems, central plant and local building decarbonization and optimization, LED lighting upgrades, energy-efficiency retrofits, renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, microgrids, battery energy storage, EV charging infrastructure, electrification, and related capital improvements.

The engineer coordinates with District personnel, campus administration, College Project Teams, the Program Management Office, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and utility providers. The position assesses existing electrical infrastructure and proposed improvements, supports project development and procurement, reviews design and construction materials, and provides technical recommendations to Project Managers and other decision-makers. Work is performed onsite in Los Angeles, California. The stated salary range is $130,000–$135,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Current California Professional Engineer license in Electrical Engineering.
• At least seven years of professional electrical engineering experience in design, construction, or facilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of California energy codes, Title 24, the National Electrical Code, California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), and applicable electrical engineering standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience supporting educational facility design or construction projects, preferably at California community colleges or other public educational institutions.
• Experience supporting large public works capital improvement programs.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, utility coordination, and electrical service capacity evaluations.
• Experience with photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure.
• Ability to review and validate consultant- or stakeholder-prepared technical Scopes of Work for alignment with District standards, project objectives, existing conditions, and engineering requirements.
• Experience supporting project establishment and White Paper development by validating engineering assumptions, technical requirements, feasibility findings, alternatives, and proposed approaches in accordance with BuildLACCD PMO Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience with building electrification, central plant electrical infrastructure, and integration with Building Management Systems and building automation controls.
• Experience reviewing electrical engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Familiarity with Division of the State Architect design, approval, and construction processes.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu and Building Information Modeling tools and processes.
• Experience or certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or Collaborative for High Performance Schools projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering subject-matter expertise, technical guidance, evaluations, and recommendations to Project Managers and the Sustainability Strike Team across Districtwide initiatives.
• Assess existing electrical infrastructure, equipment, and associated building systems, including current conditions, performance, capacity, deficiencies, and opportunities for upgrades.
• Prepare existing-conditions assessment reports documenting findings, deficiencies, infrastructure limitations, recommended improvements, alternatives, and prioritization considerations.
• Perform and review electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, capacity evaluations, feasibility studies, and other technical analyses supporting project scoping, design, and implementation.
• Evaluate the feasibility and compatibility of proposed upgrades with existing electrical and associated building systems; coordinate with other engineering disciplines and utilities to identify integration needs and constraints.
• Coordinate with District personnel, Campus Administration, College Project Teams, the Program Management Office, consultants, and utility providers regarding service capacity, infrastructure requirements, utility upgrades, and technical constraints.
• Develop technical Scopes of Work or provide electrical engineering input to project Scopes of Work, including requirements, specifications, deliverables, and implementation approaches.
• Provide electrical engineering input to procurement documents, technical Scopes of Work, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria for design and construction services.
• Participate as a technical subject-matter expert on evaluation panels for design professionals, contractors, and technical service providers; assess qualifications, proposals, and technical approaches and provide recommendations under District procurement procedures.
• Provide technical expertise for photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, EV charging, building electrification, central plant decarbonization, lighting, smart controls, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Review engineering studies, design documents, technical specifications, submittals, requests for information, requests for clarification, and change order proposals; provide technical recommendations to Project Managers and decision-makers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design and construction teams to identify engineering risks, resolve technical issues, and support constructability and systems integration.
• Perform electrical engineering analyses and prepare technical reports supporting District design guidelines and applicable project requirements.
• Support field visits, design and construction meetings, commissioning, and closeout activities as needed for technical verification and issue resolution.
• Apply relevant California energy and electrical codes, Title 24, applicable ASHRAE guidance, District standards, and sustainability principles to technical reviews and recommendations.
• Perform other bond-eligible electrical engineering support duties as directed by the Sustainability Strike Team Lead.

Benefits

• 100% paid base coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• No per diem; the posting describes these as W-2, long-term jobs with full benefits.
• No relocation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior