Senior Electrical Engineer

Legence

$150K — $190K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Proven leader for electrical design projects
  • Strong project management skills
  • Expertise in AutoCAD and Revit
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Familiar with sustainability practices like LEED and Title 24 compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field surveys and prepare site assessment reports
  • Create electrical schematic designs
  • Oversee designs for power diagrams and electrical calculations
  • Lead low and medium-voltage infrastructure design
  • Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines
  • Ensure adherence to electrical standards and codes
  • Mentor junior engineers and support proposals for complex projects.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Employer-provided health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic life insurance with optional buy-up
  • Flexible non-accrual vacation policy
  • Reimbursement for business travel expenses
  • Company-sponsored discount savings program.
Full Job Description
Position Details
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote
  • Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 +, dependent on experience
  • Bonus Eligibility: This role is 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: Senior
  • Office Locations: Long Beach, CA or Irvine, CA

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will support both pre-design and design phases on large projects across a diverse portfolio, including commercial and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, ports and harbors, and infrastructure work.

Job Requirements

Technical Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Experience using AutoCAD and Revit required
  • Working knowledge of ETAP and/or SKM for power systems studies preferred; we are happy to support ramp-up for a strong candidate who is less experienced with these specific tools
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Familiarity with sustainability and energy-efficient design practices, including Title 24 compliance and LEED, BIM coordination workflows, and mission-critical or backup power systems is a plus

Non-Technical Qualifications
  • 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
  • Overseeing power single-line and riser diagrams designs
  • Directing electrical calculations, including arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, and load flow, using ETAP/SKM where applicable
  • Lead low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure design
  • Oversee electrical equipment replacement projects, including substations, switchboards, transformers, and panelboards
  • Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards and coordination workflows
  • Apply working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24), and CALGreen to design electrical systems
  • Coordinate closely with mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines as part of the full 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 medium to large-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 complex projects in collaboration with other 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 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


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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 [redacted] 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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