Electrical Engineer

Legence

• $115K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
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 leadership in electrical design projects
  • Proficient in NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field surveys and prepare site assessment reports
  • Design power single line and riser diagrams
  • Perform electrical calculations using ETAP/SKM
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary projects and ensure design integrity
  • Lead small to medium-sized projects while enhancing team collaboration
  • Provide timely responses to RFIs during construction administration
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Employer-provided life and disability insurance
  • Flexible vacation policy and designated company holidays
  • Reimbursement of business travel expenses
  • Access to a company-sponsored discount program
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.

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