Senior Electrical Engineer

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering and Architectural Team in our Irvine office and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and analysis of electrical systems for a variety of projects, from concept through construction. This role involves developing technical specifications, ensuring code compliance, supporting construction and commissioning efforts, and contributing to business development initiatives.

Location :

This role is located in our Sacramento office and will be eligible for a hybrid schedule after a 60 waiting period.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares electrical system designs, including power distribution and lighting design, at the schematic, design development and construction document phases of a project.
• Analyzes design and construction issues for solutions and / or incorporation.
• Develops technical specifications as required.
• Performs design / constructability reviews.
• Comments on electrical issues, including cost, design and construction technology.
• Evaluates site and building conditions and prepares technical reports of investigations.
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared and / or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.
• Assists in maintaining log of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.
• Assists in performing value engineering analysis and reviews.
• Assists the estimating department in the development of conceptual and detailed cost projections.
• Performs commissioning of electrical systems and monitors activities to ensure that construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Supports and participates in business development and marketing efforts including the preparation of proposals and presentations for new work.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department design and document standards.
• Stamps engineering documents as required.
• Applies workplace health and safety policies and procedures to daily activities.
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge and Skills

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

This position is office based in our Irvine, CA Regional Office. Travel requirement is based on project needs through out California.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and or construction environment.

Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot / cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Must frequently travel.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $125,000 - $175,000. The Company’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.