Job Description:

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.The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.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.Job Summary: Our office in San Jose, CA is looking for an Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for buildings such as K-12 schools, higher education, retail/mixed use spaces, health care, and commercial spaces for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects.In this position, you would be expected to provide technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address mechanical issues to develop effective working relationships.Your BackgroundTo succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringEIT strongly preferred3-5 years of experienceLEED certification / experience is a plusKnowledge in the design of power distribution, fire alarm, data & comm, lighting, and e-power systemsFamiliarity with codes, standards, and design guidelinesExcellent work ethic and attitudeGood communication skills, combined with organizational skills, ability to plan, balance and prioritize workAbility to lead a team as well as work as part of a teamProficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, and MS OfficeExperience with lighting software (Visual) a plusAbility to travelYour DutiesHere are the details of your duties in this role:Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPsProvide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market typesConduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systemsDevelop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildingsWriting/editing project specificationsPrepare detailed design documents, reports, and studiesCode compliance researchCoordinating work with other disciplinesLocation: San Jose, CATravel: Minimal - up to 10% of the time.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementSalas 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, colour, 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.