Lead Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

$100,000 - $180,000/Yr

Jobot - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Senior

Santa Ana, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lead Electrical & Control Systems Engineer will oversee engineering services for various energy infrastructure projects, focusing on system planning and enhancements to existing facilities. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and client engagement to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Act as an engineering lead on projects involving medium and low voltage power systems, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control systems.
• Support client-focused activities such as business development and proposal preparation.
• Develop and mentor junior engineering and design staff.
• Prepare data sheets and specifications for electrical equipment for power distribution center (PDC), switchgear, transformer, motor control center (MCC), variable frequency drive (VFD), starter, control panel, etc.
• Perform electrical calculations such as short circuit, load flow, motor starting, relay coordination, arc flash study using ETAP or SKM software.
• Provide Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control for other engineers work product.
• Participate in startup, performance testing and troubleshooting.
• Participate in planning, cost control and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Develop and review TIC estimates.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with project team members and clients, with a commitment to building enduring relationships leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Prepare & issue RFQs, evaluate vendors quotations, clarifications, Technical Bid Analysis etc.
• Review of vendors documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications and calculations.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• California Electrical Professional Engineer license is required.
• Minimum work experience of 15 years with at least 10 years in the utility or energy industries and 5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience with field start-up and troubleshooting is required.
• Knowledge in electrical engineering and design, NEC and API 500 with working electrical construction experience is required.
• Experience in consulting (or EPC with Design & Engineering capability) is strongly preferred.
• Some electric utility experience is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with clients and team members in both verbal and written form.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and BlueBeam is preferred.
• Familiarity with ETAP and/or SKM is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
• Working knowledge with instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in consulting (or EPC with Design & Engineering capability) is strongly preferred.
• Some electric utility experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and BlueBeam is preferred.
• Familiarity with ETAP and/or SKM is preferred.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid Schedule
• 15% Profit sharing
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays