Senior Project Electrical Engineer

PacRim Engineering

. Lead and manage electrical engineering projects under senior management direction.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of electrical engineering design standards and project management, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage complex electrical engineering projects across various sectors, including military and commercial. Proficient in preparing and reviewing engineering documentation, budgets, and schedules while maintaining strong client relationships.

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Project ManagementElectrical Engineering DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyPE License in CaliforniaClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementPower Distribution DesignLighting DesignHigh-Voltage DesignLow-Voltage DesignEngineering CalculationsCost EstimationPermit ProcessingConstruction Support

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationClient Relationship ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitBIMBluebeamAutoCAD Civil 3DMicroStationMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License in CaliforniaBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Military ProjectsGovernment ProjectsPublic WorksDoD Agency ProcessesConstruction ProjectsSCADA/Telemetry FacilitiesUtility CoordinationClient PresentationsMultidisciplinary TeamsField Issue Resolution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage electrical engineering projects under senior management direction.
Oversee project execution, technical design, team coordination, and client relationships.
Lead and manage electrical service designs for military, government, industrial, commercial, and educational construction projects.
Manage lighting and power designs, site power planning, and emergency power design.
Oversee new construction and renovation projects for office, retail, industrial, manufacturing, school, healthcare, DoD, utility, pump/lift station, and SCADA/Telemetry facilities.
Lead power distribution and sub-transmission equipment design and configurations.
Manage high- and low-voltage electrical design.
Review and approve power demand, fault current, and distribution calculations.
Coordinate with utility agencies and serve as primary utility-agency contact.
Prepare and review project cost estimates, budgets, and schedules.
Oversee permit processing and agency approvals.
Provide construction support, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and resolve field issues.
Review and approve drawings, engineering calculations, and specifications.
Serve as owner’s representative during project review and approval processes.
Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
Support business development, proposal preparation, client presentations, and client relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong project management and team leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering design standards, codes, and industry practices.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Experience with MicroStation and MS Project preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, communication, and client relationship management skills.
Ability to independently prepare, review, and approve engineering reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
Experience coordinating with public agencies, utility providers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong knowledge of public works and DoD agency processes preferred.
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college (ABET) is required.
10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with demonstrated project management and leadership responsibilities.
PE License in California required.
Proven experience managing electrical engineering projects from planning and design through construction support.
Experience working with DoD agencies, such as the Navy, will be considered a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
8 Paid holidays
Personal Time Off (vacation & sick day)
Health insurance plans - medical, dental, and vision, PacRim pays 75% of the premium for employees AND dependents’ coverage
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional Engineering License Assistance Program
Flexible work from home options available