Columbus Technologies and Services

Facilities Electrical Engineer

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline (6 years experience), or Master's (4 years), or PhD (2 years) in similar fields.
  • QA/QC experience with building or facilities projects.
  • Knowledge of electrical building systems and applicable codes.
  • Ability to read and evaluate construction drawings and engineering calculations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated independent work skills with professional judgment.
  • Experience with high-voltage systems and electrical controls equipment.
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Review electrical design drawings for compliance with California Electrical Code and project standards.
  • Evaluate electrical load calculations and single-line diagrams.
  • Provide QA/QC comments and technical feedback to designers using Bluebeam.
  • Review resubmittals for incorporation of required corrections.
  • Assist in developing QA/QC review standards and checklists.
  • Participate in technical meetings and internal design reviews for code interpretation.
  • Identify non-conforming work and potential safety risks for resolution.
  • Maintain documentation of reviews and QA/QC processes.
  • Prepare activity summaries and status reports.
  • Support design quality and compliance improvement across projects.

Benefits

  • W2 employment with full benefits package.
  • Customer and contract-specific training provided.
  • Onsite role at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA.
  • 14-month contract position with potential for extension.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a renowned facility.
Full Job Description
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
14 month contract position
W2 with full benefits Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
Driving Required
Location: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA (onsite)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Review electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for:
    • Compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC), and applicable building and energy codes.
    • Adherence to the Facilities Design Standards and accepted engineering practices.
    • Coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical, and other building systems.
    • Constructability, clarity, completeness, and long-term maintainability.
  • Review and evaluate:
    • Electrical load calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, and single-line diagrams.
    • Grounding and bonding systems, lighting and lighting control systems, and power distribution systems.
  • Provide clear, concise, and actionable written Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) comments and technical feedback to designers and consultants using Bluebeam.
  • Review resubmittals and verify incorporation of required corrections.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of QA/QC review standards, checklists, and procedures.
  • Participate in technical meetings and internal design reviews; provide guidance on code interpretation and design issues.
  • Identify non-conforming work, potential safety risks, and design deficiencies, and support their resolution.
  • Maintain accurate records of reviews, approvals, and QA/QC documentation.
  • Prepare activity summaries and status/progress reports.
  • Support continuous improvement of design quality, consistency, and compliance across facilities projects.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
  • Must have QA/QC experience and design review of moderately complex building or facilities projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electrical building systems, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with efficiency and sound professional judgment.
  • Experience with high-voltage systems, electrical controls equipment, and controls interfaces.
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

DESIRED SKILLS
  • Professional engineering license or progress toward licensure.
  • Working knowledge of LEED principles and building commissioning practices.

About Columbus Technologies and Services

Columbus Technologies and Services is an information technology and professional services company that provides staffing, consulting, and project management services to government and commercial clients. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Garden Grove, California. Columbus Technologies and Services has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
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200 employees
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Founded
2001

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