Electrical Engineer

$115,000 - $130,000/Yr

Vanir Construction Management - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at Vanir involves overseeing electrical systems in construction projects, ensuring compliance with designs and safety regulations, and managing project requirements. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in public agency and large commercial projects, and includes responsibilities such as site visits, design approvals, and budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the electrical contractual requirements for the project.
• Ensure compliance with designs and controls of electrical systems in construction projects.
• Finalize and approve preliminary designs and drawings submitted by lower-level electrical engineers for projects that involve major alterations to electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and other public agencies and utility companies for details related to electrical engineering projects.
• Conduct site visits and oversee the installation, testing and operations in the construction project to ensure adherence to approved electrical drawings, specifications and code.
• Analyze electrical system requirements, capacity, cost, and project needs and then develop a system and budget plan.
• Develop and monitor maintenance, testing procedures and quality assurance and enforce safety regulations for electrical and electronic components and equipment.
• Summarize and present data and report on test results to the Supervising Electrical Engineer and upper management.
• Inspect electrical and electronic equipment, instruments, and systems to make sure they meet safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate systems and recommend repair or design modifications or correct deficiencies and resolve issues during construction; evaluate cost proposals and contractors' requests for adjustments; provide evaluations to supervisor.
• Plan and develop applications and modifications for electrical and electronic components used in parts and systems to improve technical performance.
• Oversee site work elements within the discipline and provide early notification of potential schedule slippages caused by the electrical construction activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Six (6) years of electrical engineering design experience in public agency, school construction or large capital commercial projects.
• A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering issued by the California State Board of Registration of Civil and Professional Engineers.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life, AD&D and disability benefits
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary benefits
• Teladoc services
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• National employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee referral program