Senior Electrical Engineer Shape the Future of Complex Facility and Infrastructure Projects Join a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and delivery of technically complex facilities for federal, defense, healthcare, education, civic, and institutional clients. With a reputation for excellence in integrated design, sustainable solutions, and mission-critical environments, our team collaborates across multiple disciplines to solve challenging engineering problems and deliver impactful projects that serve communities across the country.We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to take technical ownership of electrical system design for complex building and site infrastructure projects. This is a highly visible role for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading projects from concept through construction while serving as a technical expert, client partner, and mentor to project teams. Position Summary The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the analysis, design, and coordination of electrical systems supporting commercial, institutional, federal, healthcare, industrial, and public-sector facilities. This position requires strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to independently develop, defend, and implement electrical design solutions.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with building power distribution systems, electrical calculations, utility coordination, construction administration, and multidisciplinary project collaboration. This is an engineering-focused position that requires ownership of design decisions, calculations, and system performance, rather than production-only drafting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical engineering design and technical execution of complex building and infrastructure projects.
- Perform site assessments, field investigations, and evaluations of existing electrical systems.
- Develop electrical calculations, one-line diagrams, load studies, equipment sizing, and system analyses.
- Design low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including utility service entrances, transformers, switchgear, distribution equipment, and standby power systems.
- Design lighting, emergency power, backup generation, and site electrical infrastructure systems.
- Prepare and review construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Coordinate electrical system requirements with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and telecommunications disciplines.
- Interface directly with utilities, regulatory agencies, clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Conduct constructability reviews and provide practical design recommendations throughout project development.
- Support procurement, submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, punch walks, and construction administration activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, and technical quality-control reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
- Strong consulting engineering experience supporting building and facility design projects.
- Demonstrated experience independently performing electrical calculations and developing complete electrical system designs.
- Extensive experience with building power distribution systems.
- Proven ability to coordinate electrical scope across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience supporting projects through construction administration and field services.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to meet requirements for access to applicable federal or military facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- California PE license or active PE eligible for California reciprocity.
- Experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar power-system analysis software.
- Experience performing:
- Arc Flash Studies
- Short Circuit Analysis
- Protective Device Coordination Studies
- Experience with medium-voltage distribution systems (up to 12kV).
- Design experience involving switchgear, transformers, generators, and standby power systems.
- Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
- Utility coordination experience with electrical service providers.
- Experience supporting Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), municipal, institutional, or public-sector projects.
Desired Technical Expertise
- Electrical Power Distribution
- Building and Facility Electrical Systems
- Medium-Voltage Design
- Emergency and Standby Power Systems
- Generator Systems
- Switchgear Design
- Electrical Studies and Analysis
- Arc Flash & Short-Circuit Studies
- Utility Coordination
- Construction Administration
- Revit & AutoCAD
- SKM Power Tools / ETAP
- Multidisciplinary Design Coordination
Experience
- Approximately 10+ years of consulting electrical engineering experience preferred.
- Candidates with demonstrated technical leadership, engineering ownership, and experience delivering complex projects will be strongly considered regardless of total years of experience.
Why Join Us?
- Work on technically challenging and nationally significant projects.
- Collaborate with highly respected architects, engineers, and subject matter experts.
- Take ownership of impactful designs from concept through construction.
- Participate in projects supporting federal, healthcare, educational, civic, and institutional facilities.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.
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 20, 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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