Senior Electrical Engineer (10+ years) – Data Center, Mission Critical Infrastructure, and Energy

Coffman Engineers • San Diego, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to contribute to its Data Center, Mission Critical, and Energy markets. The role leads electrical engineering project teams and delivers electrical systems design, including power, lighting, load calculations, and electrical studies, while coordinating with other disciplines. The engineer assists with or leads project planning, develops project schedules, and performs or manages detailed phases of professional work as part of a project team.

The position involves leading and managing electrical designs and developing drawings, specifications, calculations, studies, and reports. The engineer prepares and reviews electrical site plans, one-line diagrams, lighting and power plans, and equipment schedules; conducts site visits; coordinates with owners, clients, design partners, and designers; and supports projects through design and construction. Responsibilities also include lighting design, responding to authority having jurisdiction comments and requests for information, reviewing shop drawings, performing quality assurance and quality control, and mentoring junior engineers.

The position is direct employment with Coffman Engineers. The approximate base salary is $130,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications; some candidates may qualify for higher compensation consideration. Paid overtime is provided at 1.0 times the hourly rate, along with a discretionary year-end bonus based on company, team, and personal performance. A hybrid work schedule is offered, subject to change. The position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of electrical system design experience.
• Knowledge and experience with the International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code, and U.S. design standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
• Experience modeling electrical systems and performing short-circuit, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies using SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar software.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading electrical engineering for data center or mission critical projects, advanced manufacturing projects, or energy projects in the U.S.
• Experience managing engineering projects and project teams.
• Experience with medium-voltage power distribution systems and equipment, including utility interconnections, substations, and system grounding.
• Experience designing, configuring, or commissioning protective relaying, power system controls, and industrial communication networks, including SCADA integration.
• Experience with microgrids, distributed energy resources, energy storage systems, onsite generation, and islanding or load management strategies.
• Experience performing duct bank thermal modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical designs for projects in the data center, mission critical, and energy markets.
• Provide electrical systems design, including power, lighting, load calculations, and electrical studies, and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Assist with or lead project planning and develop project schedules.
• Perform or manage delegated detailed phases of professional work as part of a project team.
• Develop electrical engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, calculations, studies, and reports.
• Prepare and review electrical site plans, one-line diagrams, lighting and power plans, and equipment schedules.
• Conduct site visits to collect data and verify existing conditions.
• Coordinate with owners, clients, and design partners, and collaborate with Revit and AutoCAD designers to communicate design updates.
• Perform interior and exterior lighting design and calculate footcandles to ensure compliance with IES requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and provide engineering support through design and construction, including responding to AHJ comments, reviewing shop drawings, and responding to RFIs.
• Review deliverables and perform QA/QC throughout design and construction.
• Serve as a technical resource to internal staff and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to office and department goals, culture, and morale.

Benefits

• Approximate base salary of $130,000–$180,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications; some candidates may qualify for higher compensation consideration.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times the hourly rate.
• Discretionary year-end bonus based on company, team, and personal performance.
• Hybrid work schedule, subject to change.
• 401(k) with maximum 5% company contribution matching for a 9% employee contribution.
• Flexible schedule.
• PTO may be available.
• Fully stocked kitchen.
• Professional and technical advancement and personal growth support.
• Collaborative professional office environment.

What This Job Offers

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