Prime Electric

Electrical construction, design-build, and services provider

Electrical Engineer 4

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering and 7 to 10 years of experience in electrical systems design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Engineer licensure is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, and Navis Manage is required.
Expert knowledge of the National Electrical Code, building codes, and ordinances is required.
Expert knowledge and experience with power and lighting design is required.
Broad knowledge of sustainable design and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design documentation is required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical design, consultation, information, and assistance to internal and external customers to ensure projects comply with engineering standards.
Lead major projects while working with and supervising more junior engineers.
Design, develop, and produce permits and construction documents for electrical systems in accordance with project requirements, current codes, and company engineering standards.
Design power distribution systems, planning and implementing electrical power delivery from utility service to building or facility loads.
Plan and implement signal systems that transmit data, control signals, alarms, and communications within a facility.
Select, place, and control lighting fixtures to achieve functional and aesthetic illumination.
Prepare single-line diagrams representing facility electrical power systems.
Prepare panel and equipment schedules detailing electrical circuits connected to distribution equipment.
Prepare Title 24 energy documentation to comply with applicable state energy-efficiency standards.
Visit job sites to conduct field investigations.
Perform voltage-drop, load, and demand calculations.
Coordinate with other construction trades and disciplines, including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, process, and electrical trades.
Back-check own work for accuracy and completeness before submission.
Coordinate work with project specifications or equipment buyout.
Review electrical equipment submittals, including lighting, gear, generators, and uninterruptible power supplies, during construction.
Conduct performance power studies, including fault, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
Attend project design team meetings and interface with team members, particularly clients, architects, and mechanical contractors or engineers.
Research and resolve drawing-interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Document and archive work according to company standards.
Follow the company Safety Program, safety regulations, procedures, and safe work practices.
Maintain a physical presence onsite and assist specified groups, managers, and project management teams as needed.
Perform other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.

Salary Range: 150000 to 184000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

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About The Role

Under minimal supervision, provide technical design, consultation, information, and assistance to internal and external customers to ensure that projects comply with all engineering standards. This role will lead major projects working with and supervising more junior engineers. Work will be completed in concert with the stated project requirements, all current codes, as well as Prime Electric Engineering Standards. The engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and producing permits and construction documents for electrical systems.

What You Will Do

Power distribution design including planning and implementing the electrical power delivery system from the utility service to the various loads within a building or facility
Signal design planning and implementation of systems that transmit data, control signals, alarms and communications within a facility
Lighting design focusing on the selection, placement and control of lighting fixtures to achieve the desired illumination for functional and aesthetic purposes
Single Line Diagrams providing a graphical representation of an electrical power system with a facility
Panel and Equipment schedules details and listing electrical circuits connected to specific distribution equipment
Title 24 Energy Documentation to company with applicable State Energy Efficiency Standards
Visit job sites to conduct field investigations
Perform voltage drop, load, and demand calculations
Coordinate with other construction trades and disciplines as needed
Back check of own work for accuracy and completeness before submission to others
Perform coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, process and all electrical trades
Coordinate work with the project specifications or equipment buy-out
Review electrical equipment submittals such as lighting, gear, generator, UPS, etc. during the construction phase of projects
Conduct performance power studies including fault, coordination and arc flash
Attend project design team meetings; interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer
Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
Document and archive work pursuant to Prime Electric standards
Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
Maintain a physical presence onsite and provide assistance to specific groups, managers and project management teams as needed.
Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Need to be Successful

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, and 7 to 10 years’ experience in electrical systems design; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Engineer Licensure (PE) required
Proficient in MS Word & Excel
Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit & Navis Manage
Expert knowledge of the NEC as well as building codes and ordinances
Expert knowledge and experience with power and lighting design
Broad knowledge of sustainable design and LEED Documentation

Any offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of job-related pre-employment screening appropriate to the position. After a conditional offer, screening may include verification of employment history, education and professional credentials, and, where permitted by applicable law, a criminal background check. Prime will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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About the Company

Prime Electric

Electrical construction, design-build, and services provider

Prime Electric provides electrical construction and facilities solutions through operating groups in electrical construction, design-build services, technologies, outside plant services and electrical service. Its product is the delivery of integrated electrical and related infrastructure projects, from planning and design through construction and ongoing service. The company relies on strong cost control and project reporting to track progress, detect issues early, and keep projects on budget and schedule. It differentiates itself with a diversified, integrated service model that covers multiple stages of a project under one roof and a culture focused on continuous improvement, which supports a high rate of repeat business. The goal is to deliver reliable, fully integrated electrical solutions for construction partners and customers, ensuring successful project outcomes and long-term partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bellevue, WA
Founded: 1987

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