Facilities Electrical Engineer
About The Position
This is a 14-month contract position for a Facilities Electrical Engineer in Pasadena, CA. The role requires a US Citizen with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and a minimum of 6 years of related experience (or equivalent with a Master's or PhD). The engineer will be responsible for reviewing electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance with codes and standards, providing QA/QC comments, and supporting continuous improvement of design quality. Driving is required for this role, and the offer is contingent on passing a background check and drug screen. Customer and contract-specific training will be provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- Must have QA/QC experience and design review of moderately complex building or facilities projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical building systems, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
- Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with efficiency and sound professional judgment.
- Experience with high-voltage systems, electrical controls equipment, and controls interfaces.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Driving Required.
Nice To Haves
- Professional engineering license or progress toward licensure.
- Working knowledge of LEED principles and building commissioning practices.
Responsibilities
- Review electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC), and applicable building and energy codes.
- Review electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for adherence to the Facilities Design Standards and accepted engineering practices.
- Review electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical, and other building systems.
- Review electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for constructability, clarity, completeness, and long-term maintainability.
- Review and evaluate electrical load calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, and single-line diagrams.
- Review and evaluate grounding and bonding systems, lighting and lighting control systems, and power distribution systems.
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable written Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) comments and technical feedback to designers and consultants using Bluebeam.
- Review resubmittals and verify incorporation of required corrections.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of QA/QC review standards, checklists, and procedures.
- Participate in technical meetings and internal design reviews; provide guidance on code interpretation and design issues.
- Identify non-conforming work, potential safety risks, and design deficiencies, and support their resolution.
- Maintain accurate records of reviews, approvals, and QA/QC documentation.
- Prepare activity summaries and status/progress reports.
- Support continuous improvement of design quality, consistency, and compliance across facilities projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Customer and contract specific training will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
