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 expertise in electrical engineering design, project management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on client relationship management and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to oversee complex projects from design through construction support while managing budgets and schedules effectively.

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Electrical Engineering DesignProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementPE License in CaliforniaAutoCAD Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering Design StandardsPower Distribution DesignHigh-Voltage Electrical DesignLow-Voltage Electrical DesignCost EstimationEngineering Report PreparationBIM ProficiencyRevit ProficiencyAutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyMicroStation Experience

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitBIMBluebeamMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License in CaliforniaBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

DoD Agency ProcessesPublic WorksConstruction SupportUtility CoordinationMultidisciplinary Teams

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 design of electrical services for military, government, industrial, commercial, and educational projects
Manage lighting, power, site power, and emergency power designs
Oversee new construction and renovation projects across office, retail, industrial, manufacturing, school, healthcare, DoD, utility, pump station, and SCADA/Telemetry facilities
Lead power distribution and sub-transmission equipment design
Manage high- and low-voltage electrical design
Review and approve power demand, fault current, voltage drop, equipment, wiring, conduit, and cable tray calculations
Develop Basis of Design documents
Oversee preparation of plans, specifications and estimates, engineering reports, and cost estimates
Coordinate with utility agencies and serve as primary utility 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, calculations, and specifications
Serve as owner's representative during project review and approval
Mentor junior engineers and design staff
Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and budget requirements
Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams
Support business development, proposals, client presentations, and client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong project management and team leadership skills
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