Engineer IV - Electrical

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction and program management professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Position Title: Engineer IV - Electrical Location: Los Angeles Community College District - District Office, Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must be willing and able to work at any assigned LACCD college or site location and make site visits as project needs require. Position Overview and Description: This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of Facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with LACCD's Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and the legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures. The Engineer IV - Electrical provides specialized electrical engineering expertise and technical support to the BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team throughout the planning, scoping, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of sustainability and energy-related capital improvement projects across the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Working under the direction of the Sustainability Strike Team Lead, this position serves as an electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting multiple Project Managers and initiatives across the Districtwide portfolio. The position is a shared technical resource and does not serve as a Project Manager. It coordinates with District personnel, Campus Administration, College Project Teams (CPTs), the Program Management Office (PMO), architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and utility providers to evaluate technical requirements and support informed project decisions. The portfolio includes Energy Information Systems (EIS), the Sustainability and Climate Action Roadmap, Building Management Systems (BMS), Central Plant and Local Building Decarbonization, Central Plant optimization, LED lighting upgrades, energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy systems, Photovoltaic (PV) systems, microgrids, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, electrification, and other sustainability-related capital improvement projects. Responsibilities: Technical Assessments and Project Development Serve as an electrical engineering SME, providing technical guidance, engineering evaluations, and recommendations to Project Managers and the Sustainability Strike Team across multiple Districtwide initiativesPerform technical assessments of existing electrical infrastructure, equipment, and associated building systems to evaluate current conditions, system performance, capacity, deficiencies, and opportunities for upgrades or improvementsDevelop existing conditions assessment reports documenting findings, technical deficiencies, infrastructure limitations, recommended upgrades or improvements, technical alternatives, and prioritization considerationsPerform and review electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, capacity evaluations, feasibility studies, and technical analyses supporting project scoping, design, and implementation Evaluate the technical feasibility and compatibility of proposed upgrades with existing electrical and associated building systems; coordinate with other engineering disciplines and utilities to identify integration needs and constraintsCoordinate with District personnel, Campus Administration, CPTs, PMO, consultants, and utility providers regarding service capacity, infrastructure requirements, utility upgrades, and related technical constraintsDevelop technical Scopes of Work (SOWs), or provide applicable electrical engineering input to project SOWs, including requirements, specifications, deliverables, and implementation approaches for use by Project ManagersReview and validate technical SOWs prepared by consultants and other stakeholders for alignment with District standards, project objectives, existing conditions, and engineering requirementsSupport project establishment and White Paper development by validating engineering assumptions, technical requirements, feasibility findings, alternatives, and proposed approaches in accordance with applicable BuildLACCD PMO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Procurement and Technical Evaluation Provide electrical engineering input to procurement documents, technical SOWs, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria for design and construction servicesServe as a technical SME on evaluation panels for design professionals, contractors, and other technical service providers, assessing qualifications, proposals, and technical approaches under established District procurement procedures and evaluation criteria; provide recommendations Design, Construction, and Implementation Support Provide technical expertise for PV, BESS, microgrids, EV charging, building electrification, central plant decarbonization, lighting, smart controls, and associated electrical infrastructureReview engineering studies, design documents, technical specifications, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), requests for clarification, and change order proposals; provide technical recommendations to Project Managers and appropriate decision-makersCoordinate with multidisciplinary design and construction teams to identify engineering risks, resolve technical issues, and support constructability and systems integrationPerform electrical engineering analyses and prepare technical reports supporting District design guidelines and applicable project requirementsSupport field visits, design and construction meetings, commissioning, and closeout activities as required for technical verification and issue resolutionApply relevant California energy and electrical codes, Title 24, applicable ASHRAE guidance, District standards, and sustainability principles to technical reviews and recommendationsPerform other bond-eligible electrical engineering support duties as directed by the Sustainability Strike Team Lead Requirements Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringCurrent California Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical EngineeringSeven (7) or more years of professional electrical engineering experience in design, construction, or facilities infrastructure projectsStrong knowledge of California energy codes, Title 24, the National Electrical Code (NEC), the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), and applicable electrical engineering standards Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting educational facility design and/or construction projects, preferably within California community colleges or other public educational institutionsExperience supporting large public works capital improvement programsExperience with electrical infrastructure assessments, load studies, utility coordination, and electrical service capacity evaluationsExperience with Photovoltaic (PV) systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructureExperience with building electrification, central plant electrical infrastructure, and integration with Building Management Systems (BMS) and building automation controlsExperience reviewing electrical engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documentsFamiliarity with Division of the State Architect (DSA) design, approval, and construction processesExperience utilizing Bluebeam Revu and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools and processesExperience and/or certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) projects Benefits Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $130,000-$140,000. Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k)401k MatchingPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life