Electrical Engineer

Legence • Lafayette, CA

21d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Lafayette, California office. The role works with engineers and other consultants and design team members to design electrical aspects of energy-efficient buildings and complex infrastructure projects for a range of clients. The engineer contributes throughout project phases, producing high-quality design and construction documents for projects of varying sizes, and may also take on project-management, client-service, and team-support responsibilities.

The role includes designing electrical systems for bidding and construction, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems and coordination such as IT, safety, security, and access control. The successful candidate is self-motivated, technically strong, and collaborative, and supports colleagues through teaching, training, growth, and mentoring while promoting CMTA’s core values.

This is a hybrid position with three days in the office and two days remote. The listed salary range is $90,000–$115,000, dependent on experience. Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in consulting engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong technical background in Electrical Engineering.
• Current authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience with MEP design.
• FE registration; potential for PE registration.
• Experience in electrical engineering infrastructure design, construction administration and submittals, power distribution and lighting systems, energy systems, and renewable energy systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems—including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy systems—for bidding and construction.
• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with engineers and other personnel to meet project deadlines.
• Apply engineering principles to research, design, and evaluate products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.
• Design and specify system components to ensure conformance with project goals and requirements.
• Research and analyze client design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate design feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Review contractor submittals, including shop drawings, for conformance with contract documents.
• Provide responsive service to clients and collaborate with, teach, train, grow, and mentor other staff members.
• Contribute to project management and internal and external team coordination.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% of eligible pay and immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with voluntary buy-up options.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy. For California employees, vacation is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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