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Prime Electric · 5 days ago

Electrical Engineer Level 4

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

PRIME Electric is recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work, focusing on a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging. The Electrical Engineer Level 4 will provide technical design and consultation, lead major projects, and ensure compliance with engineering standards while supervising junior engineers.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Power distribution design including planning and implementing the electrical power delivery system from the utility service to the various loads within a building or facility

Signal design planning and implementation of systems that transmit data, control signals, alarms and communications within a facility

Lighting design focusing on the selection, placement and control of lighting fixtures to achieve the desired illumination for functional and aesthetic purposes

Single Line Diagrams providing a graphical representation of an electrical power system with a facility

Panel and Equipment schedules details and listing electrical circuits connected to specific distribution equipment

Title 24 Energy Documentation to company with applicable State Energy Efficiency Standards

Visit job sites to conduct field investigations

Perform voltage drop, load, and demand calculations

Coordinate with other construction trades and disciplines as needed

Back check of own work for accuracy and completeness before submission to others

Perform coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, process and all electrical trades

Coordinate work with the project specifications or equipment buy-out

Review electrical equipment submittals such as lighting, gear, generator, UPS, etc. during the construction phase of projects

Conduct performance power studies including fault, coordination and arc flash

Attend project design team meetings; interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer

Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors

Document and archive work pursuant to Prime Electric standards

Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices

Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed

Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Qualification

Electrical systems designProfessional Engineer LicensurePowerLighting designAutodesk AutoCADRevitNEC knowledgeLEED DocumentationMS WordMS ExcelSustainable design

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, and 7 to 10 years' experience in electrical systems design; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Professional Engineer Licensure (PE) required

Proficient in MS Word & Excel

Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit & Navis Manage

Expert knowledge of the NEC as well as building codes and ordinances

Expert knowledge and experience with power and lighting design

Broad knowledge of sustainable design and LEED Documentation