Electrical Design Engineer
K2 StaffingSan Diego, CA
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Job Description
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
- PreDesign & 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 lowvoltage 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 NetZero 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
BenefitsUpon 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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