Electrical Project Manager

LPA, Inc.

. Prepare and/or oversee complete electrical drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design, including the preparation of electrical drawings, adherence to design standards, and compliance with the National Electrical Code. Proven ability to lead projects, perform feasibility studies, and develop cost-effective electrical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Design LeadershipNational Electrical Code (NEC) ComplianceProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseAutoCAD and Revit ProficiencyCost Estimation and Value Engineering

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Hard Skills

Electrical Drawings PreparationMedium-Voltage System DesignLoad AnalysisFeasibility StudiesProject Specifications DevelopmentPower Distribution DesignPhotovoltaic System DesignBattery Energy Storage DesignFire Alarm System DesignConstruction Cost Estimation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationClient CoordinationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Building Power SystemsLighting SystemsEnergy Code RequirementsConstruction AdministrationElectrical Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and/or oversee complete electrical drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents
Lead electrical design efforts and coordinate equipment power, lighting, and special systems requirements
Apply design standards and code requirements for medium-voltage and utility systems
Contribute to projects of varying types, sizes, and complexities
Develop electrical design solutions and evaluate distribution schemes based on cost, efficiency, space, constructability, and performance
Prepare project labor-hour and fee estimates
Review construction cost estimates
Write, edit, and develop project specifications
Perform feasibility studies, load analyses, capacity assessments, and future electrical requirements assessments
Coordinate metering strategies and field surveys
Support construction administration, including punch lists, RFIs, and submittal reviews
Design and coordinate photovoltaics, emergency and standby power, battery energy storage, fire pumps, grounding, low-voltage, and fire alarm systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, focused on building power and lighting systems
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering
Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable energy codes
Ability to perform value engineering and develop high-level construction cost estimates
Extensive knowledge of electrical, building, and energy code requirements
Knowledge of key client and owner design standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, and internal teams
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines
Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training
Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks
8 paid hours of volunteer time each year
Opportunities to propose and lead community-impact projects
Professional Development Grants program
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and financial planning
Wellness initiatives
Flexible work/life programs