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Senior Electrical Engineer | Data Centers, Healthcare & Complex Building Systems
Lead Complex Building Design Projects
High-Profile Projects | Autonomy and Leadership Opportunity | Greater Client Ownership
If you've reached the point where you're ready to move beyond pure design work and influence projects, clients, and team development, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
An award-winning engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing California team. This is an opportunity to lead the design and delivery of sophisticated electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, while enjoying genuine career progression, leadership opportunities, and long-term ownership in the business.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Employee ownership programme offering long-term wealth creation opportunities and a direct voice in the company
- Clear pathway toward leadership-level responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor engineers, influence project delivery, and help shape team growth.
- Lead the delivery of technically challenging projects across data centres, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and large-scale infrastructure
- Take ownership of projects from concept through construction, acting as a trusted technical advisor to clients and project teams.
- Strong commitment to work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and professional development
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous PTO, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Ideal For
- Senior Electrical Engineers looking to take greater ownership of project delivery
- PE-licensed professionals seeking a clear pathway into leadership
- Engineers who enjoy mentoring junior staff and developing future talent
- Professionals looking to work on complex data centre, healthcare, and mission-critical projects
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead electrical design efforts for moderate to highly complex building projects, providing technical leadership from concept through construction. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, oversee project quality and delivery, and play a key role in mentoring junior engineering professionals.
You'll work on the design of power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, UPS infrastructure, renewable energy integration, and medium-voltage electrical systems across a broad range of project sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical system design, analysis, calculations, and specifications for building projects
- Produce detailed engineering documentation using industry-standard design tools and software
- Conduct site assessments and prepare technical reports and recommendations
- Review designs, calculations, specifications, and project documentation to ensure quality and code compliance
- Mentor, train, and develop junior engineering staff
- Support project budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning efforts
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Professional Engineer (PE) licence required
- 7 years of experience within the building design consulting industry
- Strong knowledge of electrical building systems, power distribution, lighting, circuit theory, power systems, and electronics
- Experience working on large-scale commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, or mission-critical projects
- Familiarity with IES standards and industry resources including NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and FGI Guidelines
- Experience with Master Specifications, eSPECS, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with industry design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, and AGi32
If you're looking for your next step, combining technical excellence with leadership opportunities while working on critical projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion, or reach out to alicia@ljwsolutions.com
PLEASE NOTE: Your details will never be shared with an employer without your prior consent.
INDUS
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 7 years (Required)
- Building Design: 7 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineering License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90041
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000