Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien • Oakland, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer for its Oakland office. The engineer will design electrical systems for buildings, including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems, across sectors such as K–12 and higher education, commercial, retail/mixed-use, municipal, critical, and institutional facilities. The role involves projects from conceptual design through completion, site visits, electrical commissioning, and coordination with electrical engineers, designers, BIM specialists, CAD technicians, and professionals from other design disciplines. The position may also involve developing marketing, proposal-writing, and project-management skills. Travel is up to 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field.
• Five or more years of experience designing electrical systems for various types of facilities.
• Ability to use engineering tools and software to develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines.
• Ability to develop project budgets and track status.
• Ability to manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on varied projects and tasks and embrace new challenges.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Nice To Haves

• EIT or PE credential; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing, proposal-writing, and project management skills.
• Design projects from conceptual design to completion with minimal oversight.
• Visit local and U.S. project sites to gather information about existing conditions and review new work.
• Perform electrical design, including service entrance sizing and coordination, distribution, motor and equipment feeders, UPS systems, DC power systems, and standby generators.
• Perform security and fire alarm system design.
• Perform power studies using SKM Power Tools and Easypower.
• Perform electrical commissioning.
• Work independently on smaller projects with limited direction.
• Work with electrical engineers, electrical designers, and BIM specialists/CAD technicians on complex design and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with teammates from other design disciplines to deliver coordinated projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Paid time off for eligible full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid leave programs for military service and new parents
• Merit increases may be available for certain roles
• Performance discretionary bonus may be available for certain roles
• Stock may be available as an additional reward for certain roles

What This Job Offers

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