Sr. Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

Opportunity PAE is seeking a high-level Senior Lead Electrical Engineer in our Los Angeles office to drive technical excellence and discipline management across our most complex projects. In this dual-capacity role, you will act as both a technical authority and a strategic team leader, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time within budget
• Responsible for the preparation of deliverable documents including narratives, calculations, drawings and specifications
• Attend client meetings, lead the coordination effort between external and internal project teams
• Independently evaluate and apply engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to complete a project from concepts through construction
• Proficient in electrical system distribution, lighting and power system design
• Assemble effective project teams
• Develop project workplans, tasks and assignments for the team
• Thorough understanding of interdisciplinary coordination
• Advanced understanding of the application of building codes and electrical industry standards
• Oversee engineering calculations and equipment selection
• Perform site visits and issues reports
• Provide training, guidance and mentorship for staff
• Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
• Engineering application of distribution Load Flow, Short Circuit and Arc Flash Energy analysis using Easy Power
• Provide updates to master specifications and standards, and improve company processes
• Oversee the application of the project quality management plan (QMP)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline work
• Relevant Professional Credential (i.e., PE)
• Requires a minimum 2-4 years of Electrical Lead experience and 5-10 years’ related work experience
• Inspire and motivate staff
• Serve as a technical resource for the company
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts, able to effectively communicate design options
• Able to assemble and run a team
• Strong delegation skills
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Revit/AutoCAD and Easy Power

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical system distribution, lighting and power system design
• Ability to assemble and run a team
• Strong delegation skills
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
• Knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD and Easy Power

Skills

• Technical expertise in electrical systems
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to communicate design options effectively
• Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and Easy Power

Benefits

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $108,000-$134,000 annual
• Time and a half overtime pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k profit sharing, professional development reimbursements, and more

Pay

• Hiring Base Salary Range: $108,000-$134,000 annual

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule