What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Power Engineer position at RK Electric, Inc.?
Electrical Power Engineer (Building Systems / Infrastructure)
RK Electric is a Design-Build Electrical Contractor
RK Electric is seeking a skilled Electrical Power Engineer to support the design of commercial and industrial electrical infrastructure systems. This role is focused specifically on power distribution and building electrical systems—not electronics, PCB design, or software engineering.
We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with experience in electrical power systems design for facilities such as data centers, clean rooms, pharmaceutical facilities, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial office spaces.
The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California or actively working toward licensure.
Location: Fremont, CA (in-office)
What You’ll Do
This role is focused on building power systems design and construction support, including preparation of drawings and engineering calculations for permitting and construction.
Responsibilities include:
- Electrical power distribution design for commercial/industrial facilities
- Lighting design, circuiting, and controls
- Equipment power design and coordination
- Single-line diagrams and system layouts
- Panel schedules and load calculations
- Emergency power systems (generators)
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
- Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
- Protective device coordination
- Photometric analysis
- Power metering and energy analysis
- California Energy Code (Title 24) compliance documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred)
- OR minimum 5 years of experience in electrical power systems / building design
- Experience designing commercial or industrial electrical infrastructure (not electronics or embedded systems)
- Working knowledge of applicable codes (NEC, California amendments)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Software Experience:
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SKM Power Tools
- AGi32 (photometric)
- EnergyPro (Title 24 compliance)
Important Note
This position is focused on electrical power systems and building infrastructure design.
Candidates with backgrounds primarily in electronics, PCB design, telecommunications, or software engineering will not be a fit for this role.