Full-Time

Electrical Engineer 2

Prime Electric

Prime Electric

501-1,000 employees

Compensation Overview

$49 - $63/hr

+ Bonus + Profit Sharing

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
AutoCAD
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, and 2 to 4 years’ experience in electrical systems design; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Engineering in Training (EIT of FE) license
  • Proficient in MS Word & Excel
  • Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit & Navis Manage
  • Knowledge of the NEC as well as building codes and ordinances
  • Knowledge and experience with power and lighting design
  • Understanding of sustainable design and LEED Documentation
Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Truelink Capital invested January 8, 2026, enabling national expansion.
  • WhiteHorse Capital provided first lien facility January 28, 2026, for growth.
  • Partnered with Stoner Electric Group to broaden Portland presence.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures from Access and Stoner acquisitions cause delays in 6-12 months.
  • PrimeEES undercuts Chicago market share in 12-18 months.
  • High WhiteHorse debt strains cash flow, forces default in 18-24 months.

What makes Prime Electric unique

  • Prime Electric specializes in electrical services for healthcare, biopharma, data centers, and renewables.
  • Headquartered in Bellevue since 1987, employs 1,500 across Northern California, Washington, Oregon.
  • Acquired Access Communications to enhance telecommunications capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

Paid Time off

Holiday Time Off

Company News

Gulf & Main Magazine
Jan 8th, 2026
Truelink Capital invests in Prime Electric to build national electrical services leader

Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has announced a significant investment in Prime Electric, a provider of electrical services operating across Northern California, Washington and Oregon. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Prime Electric employs 1,500 people and serves growing sectors including healthcare, biopharma, data centres and renewable energy. The company specialises in repair, installation and maintenance of electrical systems for private sector clients. Prime's management team, led by CEO Bob Ledford and Chairman Eric Reichanadter, will retain a significant ownership stake alongside existing investor WestView Capital. The investment marks Truelink's 11th platform investment since its founding in 2022.

Prime Electric
Mar 4th, 2022
Prime Electric, Inc. acquires Accesstelecom

It’s in this spirit that Prime Electric, Inc. is proud to announce, Prime Electric, Inc. has acquired Access Communications, Inc. and adding their entire team into the PRIME Family.