Electrical Engineer/Design Engineer III

Windsor Engineers

• $90K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering design
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
  • Knowledge of building and energy codes
  • Strong analytical skills for electrical load requirements
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • PE registration or ability to obtain in California

Responsibilities

  • Design basic to moderately complex electrical systems with minimal guidance
  • Incorporate applicable building and energy codes into project design
  • Perform field investigations relevant to electrical system design
  • Coordinate with utility providers and apply their standards
  • Analyze project electrical load requirements for informed design
  • Calculate lighting photometrics and design lighting systems
  • Edit project specifications and contribute to documentation

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment promoting accountability and teamwork
  • Professional development opportunities through in-house training
  • Adherence to strict safety procedures and practices
  • Opportunity to lead projects as discipline lead and engineer of record
Full Job Description
Open Date
9/29/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
ColeBreit Engineering (Monterey, CA)

Pay Range
$90,000-$125,000 Annually

Description

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for completing detailed designs, including preparing drawings and specifications,completing, or assisting with completing technical calculations, coordinating work within the Engineering team and other outside disciplines, and managing the submittal review process and other contract administration activities associated with construction phase services.

Position Responsibilities
  • Design basic to moderately complex electrical systems with minimal guidance, including normal, emergency, and backup power electrical distribution systems, lighting and lighting control systems, and special systems including fire alarm, nurse calls, etc.
  • Incorporate the requirements of applicable building and energy codes and standards into the project design.
  • Perform field investigations relevant to the design of electrical systems.
  • Coordinate with utility providers: understand, properly apply, and communicate standards to the design and construction team.
  • Analyze project electrical load requirements (existing and new) to inform electrical system design approach, sizing, and requirements
  • Perform electrical calculations, including demand and connected load estimates, voltage drop, short circuit, and energy code calculations.
  • Design, select and size electrical distribution equipment, feeders, and end-use power connections that adhere to utility company requirements, the AHJ, and all applicable codes.
  • Size, select and specify backup power systems, including generator, UPS, and ATS systems.
  • Size, layout, and coordinate requirements of electrical and IT equipment rooms, accounting for working clearances and construction limitations.
  • Calculate lighting photometrics using industry-standard computer programs. Design lighting and lighting control systems, including fixture selections, fixture and lighting control device layouts, and scheduling. Develop lighting system control sequence of operations and control diagrams to meet project performance, design, and energy code requirements.
  • Coordinate, collaborate and communicate project requirements and space requirements for electrical systems with the project architect, Contractor, or other engineering disciplines inside and outside ColeBreit Engineering.
  • Edit two-dimensional drawing files in AutoCAD or three-dimensional models in Revit.
  • Edit project specifications, including writing additional sections and/or paragraphs for unique project requirements.
  • Develop clear, concise, and appropriate system narratives, including consideration for writing, organizing the document, and including/developing appropriate images.
  • Perform assigned tasks within the project budget.
  • Adhere to ColeBreit's design and technical standards, including incorporating quality control processes.
  • Review and comment on Contractor product data submittals and shop drawings.
  • Represent the design to the construction team and AHJ.
  • Observe and confirm the design is installed as required by the construction documents.
  • Respond to Contractor questions and understand potential future impacts that responses may have on the design team.
  • Conduct construction site walk-throughs and write clear and concise field observation reports.
  • Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality of client and business operations information.
  • Safely use all equipment and materials. Follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards, and observe common-sense safety rules in all on-the-job activities.
  • Contribute to a collaborative work environment, and promote cooperation, commitment, and accountability within the team to achieve short- and long-range team goals in line with the company's mission, vision, and values.
  • Communicate clearly, actively listen and build relationships of trust both internally and externally.
  • Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge by participating in/utilizing in-house educational training/materials and establishing and maintaining professional networks.
  • Communicate any known violation of any office policy, code, safety policy, or law immediately to leadership.
  • Regularly serves as discipline lead and engineer of record on projects.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Proficient in Revit
  • PE registration in the State of California (or another state with the ability to obtain registration in California)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities to do this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Req Number
ENG-26-00008

This position is currently accepting applications.

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