FBA Engineering · 1 week ago
Head of Electrical Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expFBA Engineering is a focused electrical consulting firm known for technical rigor and strong client relationships. They are seeking a Head of Electrical Engineering to lead complex electrical design, mentor a team, and engage with clients primarily in healthcare and education sectors.
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Responsibilities
Take ownership of electrical system design across lighting, power distribution, low-voltage, and fire alarm systems
Drive solutions for healthcare and K-12 projects including retrofits, renovations, expansions, and new construction
Ensure all work meets code requirements, best practices, and client expectations
Act as the primary technical point of contact for key education and healthcare clients
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and construction administration
Build long-term relationships through consistency, clarity, and technical excellence
Lead a small group of engineers and drafters (2-3 direct reports)
Coach and mentor staff to strengthen technical skills, accountability, and confidence
Set standards for quality, collaboration, and professional growth
Support proposals and pursuits with technical insight and strategy
Help expand our healthcare and education portfolio through thought leadership and client engagement
Partner with principals to refine workflows, improve efficiency, and elevate delivery standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally with healthcare and/or education projects
Proven experience leading projects and mentoring engineers
Strong command of NEC, NFPA, Title 24, and healthcare-specific design standards
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and standard electrical design tools
Clear communicator with the confidence to lead internally and externally
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
PE license strongly preferred
Benefits
Equity opportunity for the right individual.
Competitive benefits including health, dental, retirement contributions, and PTO.
Professional development, continuing education, and licensing costs covered.
Company
FBA Engineering
We provide innovative, thoughtful and well-planned electrical engineering services that power the buildings where people learn, work, live and play.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase