Electrical Design Engineer

1 day ago

San Diego, California, United States K2 Staffing Full time
 Summary
The San Diego office has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with 0-3 years of experience. Our client is an award-winning engineering firm that has been named "Best Place to Work" for the past 15 years.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Pre‑Design & Field Investigation
    • Conduct field surveys and review existing "as-built" drawings to assess system conditions and gather pertinent project information
    • Prepare site assessment reports and collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to define project scope.
  • Design Engineering
    • Develop schematic designs, single-line diagrams, and load schedules for electrical systems.
    • Perform technical calculations (e.g., arc flash, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using tools like ETAP, SKM, EnergyPro, or IES VE.
    • Design power systems (normal emergency, renewable), lighting systems and controls, and low‑voltage infrastructure (fire alarm, security, voice/data, nurse call).
    • Conduct lighting photometric studies, breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and medium-voltage equipment replacement design P2S.
  • BIM / CAD Coordination
    • Create and manage detailed AutoCAD and Revit MEP models and drawings, ensuring CAD/BIM standards compliance.
    • Collaborate across disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil) to ensure design coordination.
  • Construction & Commissioning Support
    • Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, attending site meetings, and documenting punch walk reports.
    • Provide on-site construction assistance and engineering support, ensuring design intent is met .
    • Participate in commissioning and quality assurance activities, including onsite testing and integration coordination .
  • Energy & Sustainability Engineering
    • Perform energy modeling and calculations to comply with Title 24, ASHRAE, and achieve LEED or Net‑Zero design targets .
    • Support sustainable design initiatives through energy optimization studies and lifecycle cost analysis.
  • Project Coordination & Client Engagement
    • Coordinate design schedules, deliverables, and technical updates across multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
    • Act as a liaison during construction, ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
    • Occasionally support proposal development, cost estimating, and project scope definition.


Qualifications & Requirements

-Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering Field required
-0-3 years of experience with Electrical Design 
-Association with IEEE is a plus 
-Experience with ETAP/SKM is a plus 
-Experience with AutoCAD and Revit MEP preferred 



Benefits
Upon eligibility, some of the benefits offered include:

  • 13 Observed Company paid holidays a year
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
  • Employer-paid Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans such as: Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance
  • Tuition & Training Assistance
  • 401(k) program offers immediate vesting and employer match is 100%, not exceeding 4% of employee compensation

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