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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC.
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Job Summary:

Our firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated licensed Electrical Engineer to join our Phoenix or San Diego office. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical design and project management. You will work closely with our architectural, mechanical, structural, and civil department leads to further development of company standards and procedures. You will assist/lead and execute complex electrical engineering projects in the commercial, federal, education, healthcare, and industrial sectors from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in building electrical power distribution and grounding, interior/exterior lighting and controls, fire alarm systems design, and lightning protection systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop electrical solutions that meet project requirements, budget, and design codes/standards.


This is a full-time position.

 

Work Location:

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • San Diego, California


 
Essential Functions:

  • Design for federal, commercial, industrial, and/or infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and technical reports. 
  • Conduct site inspections and troubleshoot electrical issues. 
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Development of department standards and procedures.
  • Prepare proposals.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, grounding, and control systems.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in an agile work environment with personnel delivering from multiple locations or remotely.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Client (internal and external) service focus.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills with abilities to multitask and complete various assignments at once.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, or a related field. 
  • 5 years of electrical design and project management. 

License and Certification Requirements:

  • EIT or PE in Electrical Engineering.
  • Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability.

Company Overview:

Nicklaus is a multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar women-owned small business with professional and technical personnel in the divisions of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering and Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Management.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance 
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan – 401K
  • Paid Time Off


Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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