Electrical Engineer

Kitchell•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kitchell is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Southern California region in San Diego. The Electrical Engineer serves as a technical advisor and trusted partner to clients, evaluating, planning, and optimizing existing facilities. The role leads and contributes to Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), feasibility studies, capital planning, and master planning, translating electrical-system findings into actionable insights. Working with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, the engineer provides technical leadership and helps shape long-term investment strategies for public and institutional assets. The position is office-based in Kitchell’s San Diego Regional Office and requires travel to project sites, client meetings, and other locations based on project needs. The employee regularly works in an office and frequently in construction environments, which may involve outdoor elements, temperature extremes, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, or cramped quarters. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required at active construction sites. The position requires regular sitting, talking, listening, and hand use; frequent standing, walking, and reaching; and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. It also requires frequently lifting or moving up to 5 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds. The annual base salary range is $110,000–$133,000, subject to change and dependent on factors including skills, education, experience, abilities, and internal equity.

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.
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.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions.

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 Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
State of California Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

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, including electrical capacity, equipment lifecycle, facility prioritization, and phasing strategies.
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.