Engineer IV - Electrical

CLMI Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CLMI Group is seeking an Engineer IV – Electrical to provide specialized electrical engineering expertise and technical support to the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team throughout planning, scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital improvement projects across the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). The role is bond-eligible and strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. It excludes routine maintenance, repair, and operational tasks assigned to Facilities Maintenance & Operations. Working under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead, the engineer serves as a shared electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert supporting multiple Project Managers and districtwide initiatives, but does not serve as a Project Manager. The role coordinates with District personnel, campus administration, College Project Teams, the Program Management Office, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and utility providers to evaluate technical requirements and support project decisions. The project portfolio includes Energy Information Systems, the Sustainability and Climate Action Roadmap, Building Management Systems, central plant and local building decarbonization and optimization, LED lighting upgrades, energy-efficiency retrofits, renewable energy and photovoltaic systems, microgrids, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, electrification, and other sustainability-related capital improvements. The position is based at the LACCD District Office in Los Angeles, California; candidates must be willing and able to work at any assigned LACCD college or site and make project-related site visits. The salary range is $130,000–$140,000. Compensation is based on non-discriminatory factors including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
At least seven 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 electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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 or Collaborative for High Performance Schools projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as an electrical engineering subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, evaluations, and recommendations to Project Managers and the Sustainability Strike Team across districtwide initiatives.
Assess existing electrical infrastructure, equipment, and associated building systems to evaluate conditions, performance, capacity, deficiencies, and upgrade opportunities.
Prepare existing-conditions assessment reports documenting findings, deficiencies, infrastructure limitations, recommendations, technical alternatives, and prioritization considerations.
Perform and review electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, capacity evaluations, feasibility studies, and technical analyses to support project scoping, design, and implementation.
Evaluate the feasibility and compatibility of proposed upgrades with existing electrical and associated building systems, coordinating across engineering disciplines and with utilities to identify 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.
Review and validate technical Scopes of Work prepared by consultants and other stakeholders for alignment with District standards, project objectives, existing conditions, and engineering requirements.
Support project establishment and White Paper development by validating engineering assumptions, requirements, feasibility findings, alternatives, and proposed approaches in accordance with BuildLACCD Program Management Office Standard Operating Procedures.
Contribute electrical engineering input 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 under District procurement procedures.
Provide technical expertise for photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, electric vehicle 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 to Project Managers and appropriate decision-makers.
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 applicable project requirements.
Support field visits, design and construction meetings, commissioning, and closeout activities as needed for technical verification and issue resolution.
Apply relevant 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.