Electrical Engineer

Legence

• $115K — $150K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Preferred Registered Professional Engineer License
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience
  • Proven ability to lead electrical design projects
  • Strong project management and mentoring skills
  • Proficiency in NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field surveys and prepare site assessment reports for electrical system designs
  • Create electrical schematic designs
  • Design power single line and riser diagrams
  • Perform various electrical calculations using ETAP/SKM
  • Oversee electrical design for small to medium-sized projects
  • Mentor junior design engineers, fostering growth and innovation
  • Engage in construction administration and manage contractor collaboration

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with company match up to 4% of eligible pay and immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Employer-provided life and disability insurance with options for additional coverage
  • Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays
  • Reimbursement for business travel and related expenses
  • Access to a company-sponsored discount program for lifestyle savings
Full Job Description
Employment Type: Full-time Hybrid Schedule: 3 days In-office / 2 Remote Salary: $115,000 - $150,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed. Level: Mid Office: Long Beach, CA or Irvine, CA Job Requirements: Technical • Degree: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering • Registered Professional Engineer License preferred • 5-10 years' experience preferred • Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects • Demonstrate project management skills. • Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit required Non-Technical: • Experience mentoring emerging professionals and guiding them through technical challenges • Demonstrated ability to improve processes, elevate team performance, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions • Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and collaboration • Prioritizes team goals over personal recognition and consistently builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect • Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented; comfortable solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment • Strong organizational skills with a focus on reliability and responsiveness Job Duties: Pre-Design Engineering • Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports. • Prepare electrical schematic designs. Design Engineering • Design power single line and riser diagrams • Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM. • Design low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure. • Design for electrical equipment (substation, switchboard, transformer, panelboard) replacement projects. • Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards. • Have a working knowledge of National Electrical Code, and Energy Standards to design electrical systems. • Coordination among different disciplines, such as mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural. Work in close contact with the entire design team. Project Management • Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables • Oversee electrical design for small to medium-sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals • Mentor junior design engineers by sharing knowledge, encouraging innovation, and reinforcing a culture of continuous learning • Support the preparation of proposals for small to medium-sized projects in collaboration with senior engineers, promoting teamwork and business development • Uphold P2S standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle Construction Administration • Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction • Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance • Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases • Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness • Uphold accountability and integrity by ensuring that final systems reflect design intent and contribute to long-term client success • Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum #LI-Hybrid #LI-CC1 Benefits 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage. Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.) Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy. Discount Program: Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories. Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number. Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence. Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. Employment Eligibility Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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