Senior Electrical Engineer

Description :Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Southern California. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and delivering innovative electrical solutions for oil and gas, as well as energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, a proven ability to manage complex projects, and a commitment to excellence.Key Responsibilities:As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for:Design Development:Creating electrical deliverables for all project phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design.Designing medium and low voltage facility power distribution systems, including interfaces with electric utilities.Developing emergency and uninterruptible power generation and distribution systems.Designing miscellaneous electrical systems such as lighting, grounding, electrical heat tracing, fire alarm, public address, security, and card access systems.Engineering Documentation:Preparing electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams, power and lighting plans, grounding plans, fire alarm layouts, and cable tray arrangements.Developing specifications for electrical equipment (e.g., MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, generators, UPS systems) and installation requirements.Creating databases and spreadsheets, such as motor and electrical load lists and panel schedules.Performing electrical calculations, including load flow studies, voltage drop analyses, lighting calculations, short circuit studies, protective device coordination, and arc flash analyses.Project Support:Estimating engineering effort hours, material takeoffs, and construction costs.Contributing to engineering proposals and developing construction bid packages.Supporting procurement activities, including preparing technical data, evaluating bids, and reviewing vendor submittals.Conducting construction administration tasks, such as reviewing contractor submittals, responding to RFIs, and performing site inspections.Inspecting electrical installations and equipment for compliance with specifications, safety standards, and engineering documents.Operational Excellence:Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for electrical systems and equipment in mission-critical facilities.Qualifications:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:Education & Licensure:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).Professional Engineer (PE) license (required), with the ability to obtain licensure in California.Experience:Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically designing power distribution systems for industrial facilities and utilities.Expertise in medium and low voltage power distribution system design, emergency power systems, and uninterruptible power systems.Technical Skills:Proficiency in electrical engineering practices, including drawings, specifications, codes, building materials, and construction techniques.Familiarity with electrical power system analysis software such as ETAP, EDSA, and/or SKM.Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and applicable electrical codes, as well as industry standards (e.g., IEC, ANSI, IEEE, ISA).Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).Soft Skills:Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing.Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated accountability and commitment to delivering high-quality work.Additional Requirements:Willingness and ability to travel to client offices, Parsons offices, and project sites for meetings, inspections, and technical support.Security Clearance Requirement:NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's nextSalary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyleThis position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAYParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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