Electrical Engineer

Kitchell•Sacramento, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kitchell is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for its Northern California region, based in the Sacramento regional office. The role serves as a technical advisor and trusted partner to clients, focusing on the evaluation, planning, and optimization of existing facilities. The engineer will bring electrical systems expertise, sound judgment, and a strategic perspective to help clients make complex facility decisions and plan long-term investments in public and institutional assets. The position leads and contributes to Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), feasibility studies, capital planning, and master planning. It works closely with project managers, clients, consultants, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to turn electrical-system findings into actionable recommendations and investment strategies. The role also provides technical leadership, communicates findings to stakeholders, and supports continuous improvement of assessment practices and reporting. This is an office-based position in Sacramento, California, with travel to project sites, client meetings, and other locations as project needs require. The work environment includes regular office work and frequent construction-environment work, with possible exposure to outdoor elements, temperature extremes, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required at active construction sites. The stated annual base salary range is $110,000–$133,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of relevant experience, focused on existing buildings, assessments, or advisory services.
Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, lighting, emergency power, applicable codes, and building systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering required; California licensure preferred.
Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD for review and limited production support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong report-writing skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in technical reporting and client presentations.
Ability to synthesize complex building data into clear, strategic recommendations.
Sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability in existing building conditions.
Ability to lead technical efforts while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Commitment to integrity, quality, and client service.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 5 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Facility Condition Assessments, feasibility studies, or capital planning.
Experience with arc flash studies.
Experience with asset inventories or capital planning platforms.
Knowledge of energy efficiency and electrical system renewal strategies.
California PE licensure is preferred.
State of California Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is listed as preferred in the Licenses and Certifications section.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform assessments of electrical distribution, lighting, emergency power, low-voltage, and related building systems.
Interpret existing conditions and translate findings into clear recommendations, renewal priorities, and capital improvement strategies.
Provide electrical engineering and code expertise for feasibility studies, adaptive reuse evaluations, and long-range planning.
Prepare and oversee technical reports, assessment summaries, and client-facing deliverables.
Support master planning for electrical capacity, equipment lifecycle, facility prioritization, and project phasing.
Collaborate with project managers, clients, consultants, and agencies to align technical findings with project goals.
Participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
Conduct field investigations and site visits to validate existing electrical conditions.
Perform design and constructability reviews of third-party documents, as applicable.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement of assessment tools, standards, and reporting processes.