S Y Lee Associates, Inc. is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in MEP building systems. Our projects include commercial, educational/K-12 and higher education, municipal, healthcare, institutional, mixed-use, residential, private development, and other public-sector facilities, including new construction, renovations, modernizations, system upgrades, and existing-building assessments.
We are looking for someone who can take an active role in electrical design, work independently on projects, and provide technical direction to our engineers, designers, and drafting staff.
Responsibilities
Lead the design of electrical power, lighting, lighting controls, emergency power, and related building systems from design through construction documents.
Perform and review electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit, and other electrical engineering calculations.
Prepare and review electrical plans, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, details, and construction documents.
Provide engineering direction and markups to designers and drafting staff.
Review drawings for accuracy, code compliance, and coordination with other disciplines.
Perform field surveys and evaluate existing electrical systems and equipment.
Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, agencies, and other members of the project team.
Respond to plan-check comments, RFIs, submittals, and construction-related questions.
Help manage project schedules and technical deliverables and mentor junior staff as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
7+ years of electrical engineering experience with a strong background in MEP/building systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and applicable building and electrical codes.
Experience preparing and reviewing construction documents for building projects.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Ability to work independently, make sound engineering decisions, and provide direction to production staff.
Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience
California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Power distribution, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, generators, and emergency/standby power systems.
Lighting, lighting controls, and Title 24 requirements.
Fire alarm and low-voltage system coordination.
Existing-building renovations, modernization, equipment replacement, and electrical system assessments.
California educational, healthcare, municipal, institutional, and public-sector projects.
Familiarity with California Electrical Code, Title 24, DSA, and/or HCAI requirements.
Experience leading projects and mentoring engineering and design staff.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Glendale, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Audio Engineeringunmatched
AutoCADunmatched
Building Codesunmatched
Building Renovationunmatched
Building Systemsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Document Setunmatched
Design Documentunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Equipment Replacementunmatched
Fire Alarmunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Higher Educationunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)unmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Analysisunmatched
Technical Deliveryunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.