Electrical Engineer (Commercial MEP Design)

About The Opportunity

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their growing MEP consulting team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm specializes in the design of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for commercial buildings and has successfully completed millions of square feet of tenant improvement and commercial building projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in commercial office building electrical design who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

Position Overview

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, coordination, and documentation of electrical building systems for commercial office and tenant improvement projects. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, and clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial office buildings and tenant improvement projects.
• Prepare electrical construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Perform power distribution calculations and electrical load calculations.
• Design lighting, power, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Cook up electrical systems with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Prepare panel schedules, single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and electrical details.
• Perform equipment selection and electrical system sizing.
• Support permit submissions and respond to plan review comments.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and site visits.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, California Building Code, Title 24, and applicable industry standards.
• Cook up with clients and project teams throughout all project phases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial office electrical design experience in an MEP consulting environment.
• Strong experience designing electrical systems for commercial office buildings.
• Experience preparing construction documents and permit drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of NEC and applicable electrical codes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Revit MEP experience.
• California Title 24 experience.
• Experience with commercial tenant improvement (TI) projects.
• PE License or EIT certification is a plus.
• Experience with lighting controls and energy code compliance.