Electrical Engineer IV

O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer IV (Sustainability) provides 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. Under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead, this role serves as a shared electrical engineering subject matter expert supporting multiple Project Managers and initiatives; it is not a Project Manager position. The role is bond-eligible and strictly limited to capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. It excludes routine maintenance, repair, and operational work assigned to Facilities Maintenance & Operations. The portfolio may include Energy Information Systems, sustainability and climate action initiatives, building management systems, central plant and building decarbonization, central plant optimization, LED lighting, 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 to evaluate requirements, identify constraints, and support project decisions. The position is onsite in Los Angeles, California, and is a full-time W-2 employee role. Salary range is $130,000–$135,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
Seven or more 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 (NEC), the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), and applicable electrical engineering standards.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience supporting educational facility design and/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.
Experience reviewing and validating 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 under applicable 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 and/or certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as an electrical engineering subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, evaluations, and recommendations to Project Managers and the Sustainability Strike Team.
Assess existing electrical infrastructure, equipment, and related building systems for condition, performance, capacity, deficiencies, and upgrade opportunities.
Prepare existing-conditions assessment reports documenting findings, limitations, recommended improvements, alternatives, and prioritization considerations.
Perform and review infrastructure assessments, load studies, capacity evaluations, feasibility studies, and technical analyses for 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 on integration needs and constraints.
Coordinate with District personnel, campus administration, College Project Teams, the Program Management Office, consultants, and utility providers on 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.
Contribute electrical engineering expertise to procurement documents, technical Scopes of Work, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria for design and construction services.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert on evaluation panels for design professionals, contractors, and other technical service providers; assess qualifications, proposals, and technical approaches and provide recommendations.
Provide technical expertise for photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, EV charging, building electrification, central plant decarbonization, lighting, smart controls, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Review engineering studies, design documents, technical specifications, submittals, requests for information, requests for clarification, and change order proposals; provide technical recommendations.
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 project requirements.
Support field visits, design and construction meetings, commissioning, and closeout for technical verification and issue resolution.
Apply California energy and electrical codes, Title 24, applicable ASHRAE guidance, District standards, and sustainability principles in technical reviews and recommendations.
Perform other bond-eligible electrical engineering support duties as directed by the Sustainability Strike Team Lead.