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Prime Electric

Electrical Engineer Level 4

San Jose, California, United States

Location
San Jose, California, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Function
Engineering
Pay
$150K – $184K a year
Posted
23 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $184K a year, is 16% below the median of $220K for senior engineering jobs in San Jose (middle half $190K – $300K, 176 jobs that state pay).

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About the role

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.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work!

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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