Senior Electrical Engineer

DescriptionThe Senior Electrical Engineer will provide hands-on electrical engineering and technical ownership for complex building and site infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include field/site investigations, existing-condition assessment, development of electrical calculations and one-line diagrams, building power distribution, site/utility distribution, lighting, emergency/standby power, generators, switchgear and medium-voltage systems where applicable.The engineer will develop and review construction drawings, specifications and calculations; coordinate utility requirements; and work directly with architectural, structural, mechanical and civil disciplines to produce coordinated design packages. The role also includes constructability review, consultant/contractor coordination, submittal and RFI review, field support and construction administration.This is an engineering role rather than a production-only CAD position. The successful candidate should be capable of explaining and independently owning the engineering decisions, calculations and system design behind their work.Skillselectrical engineering, electrical design, power distribution, professional engineer, Electrical Calculations, building system, medium voltage, autocad, construction administration, SKM, revit, switchgear, Generators, low voltage, lighting, utility coordination, etap, arc flash, short circuit, protective device coordination, federal project, public projectTop Skills Detailselectrical engineering,electrical design,power distribution,professional engineer,Electrical Calculations,building system,medium voltage,autocad,construction administrationAdditional Skills & QualificationsREQUIRED B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Active PE license in good standing, pending final client confirmation of the exact PE requirement. Consulting/AEC electrical engineering experience supporting building or facility design. Demonstrated independent responsibility for electrical calculations, system design and construction documents. Building/facility power-distribution experience. Experience coordinating electrical scope across architectural and engineering disciplines. Construction administration and field/site experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills.PREFERRED California PE, or active out-of-state PE eligible for California reciprocity if approved by the client. SKM Power Tools, ETAP or comparable power-analysis software. Arc-flash, short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies. Medium-voltage / 12kV distribution. Switchgear, transformer and generator design. Revit. Utility coordination. Federal, DoD, public, municipal or institutional project experience. Healthcare/HCAI, laboratory, industrial, higher education or other technically complex facility experience.EXPERIENCE Senior-level consulting electrical engineering experience. Approximately 10+ years preferred. Technical depth, engineering ownership and project complexity should carry more weight than a rigid 20+ year requirement. Final minimum years requirement pending confirmation with the hiring manager.Experience LevelExpert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $62.50 - $76.92/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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