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Electrical CAD/BIM Designer

Salas O'Brien
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

Our office in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electrical CAD/BIM Designer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. This role is to develop design and construction documents for electrical power systems for buildings under the supervision of Senior Engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical system drawings/models of a given project based on scope of work, client RFPs, and direction from Senior Engineers.
  • Coordinate drawings/model with other disciplines, including HVAC, controls, fire protection, structural and architectural scopes.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Educational Background:
    • Associate or technical degree from a design/drafting/BIM program
  • Skills:
    • Familiarity with the National Electric Code and municipal codes
    • Understand power flow and distribution in systems
    • Strong Understanding of Revit models, families, templates and clash detection tools
    • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office software
  • Experience:
    • 3-5 years of electrical power design drafting/modeling experience
    • Experience with power model tools (SKM and EasyPower) is highly desired
    • Design experience in AC service and distribution, DC power and distribution, standby generators, uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS), grounding, lighting, security and fire protection is preferred
Location: Irvine, CA

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $33.00 -$36.00 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity participation, and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Salary : $33 - $36

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