Senior Project Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Irvine, CA

4d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) for its Irvine office. The role manages and executes complex electrical engineering projects, provides technical direction to project teams, mentors junior staff, and serves as a key client contact. The engineer works with multidisciplinary teams to design electrical systems for K-12 and higher education, commercial, retail/mixed-use, municipal, critical, and institutional facilities. The position leads projects from proposal and conceptual design through construction administration and closeout, with responsibility for technical quality, project delivery, budgets, and schedules. It also involves client relationship development, business development support, electrical design and commissioning, power studies, site visits, and coordination with engineering, design, and BIM/CAD staff. The role is based in Irvine, California, with travel up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field.
At least 8 years of experience designing electrical systems for various types of facilities.
Proficiency with engineering tools and software to develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines.
Proficiency with engineering tools and software to develop project budgets and track status.
Proficiency with engineering tools and software to manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists.
Ability to adapt to various projects and tasks and embrace new challenges.
Ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE credential; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering projects from proposal and conceptual design through construction administration and project closeout.
Manage technical quality, project delivery, budgets, and schedules as Project Engineer.
Guide, mentor, and provide technical oversight to engineers, designers, and BIM/CAD staff.
Participate in client meetings and cultivate relationships that support repeat business.
Support business development, including proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimating.
Visit project sites locally and across the United States to gather information about existing conditions and review new work.
Design electrical systems, including service entrance sizing and coordination, distribution, motor and equipment feeders, UPS systems, DC power systems, and standby generators.
Design security and fire alarm systems.
Perform power studies using SKM Power Tools and Easypower.
Perform electrical commissioning.
Work independently on smaller projects with limited direction.
Coordinate complex design and construction drawings with electrical engineers, electrical designers, and BIM specialists/CAD technicians.
Collaborate with other design disciplines to deliver coordinated projects.