Facilities Electrical Engineer III

Job Title: Facilities Electrical Engineer – QA/QC

Location: Pasadena, CA

Temp position – 1+ year with possibility of extension/conversion

Pay: $44.55-$74.3 hourly

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Ready to make your electrical engineering expertise part of something bigger? We’re hiring a Facilities Electrical Engineer to support complex facilities and infrastructure in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

In this role you will be a member of the Facilities Engineering Section and will report to the Supervisor of the Facilities Engineering and Design Group.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for:
• Compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC), and applicable building and energy codes.
• Adherence to the Facilities Design Standards and accepted engineering practices.
• Coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical, and other building systems.
• Constructability, clarity, completeness, and long-term maintainability.
• Review and evaluate:
• Electrical load calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, and single-line diagrams.
• Grounding and bonding systems, lighting and lighting control systems, and power distribution systems.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable written Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) comments and technical feedback to designers and consultants using Bluebeam.
• Review resubmittals and verify incorporation of required corrections.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of QA/QC review standards, checklists, and procedures.
• Participate in technical meetings and internal design reviews; provide guidance on code interpretation and design issues.
• Identify non-conforming work, potential safety risks, and design deficiencies, and support their resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of reviews, approvals, and QA/QC documentation
• Prepare activity summaries and status/progress reports.
• Support continuous improvement of design quality, consistency, and compliance across facilities projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master's degree in similar discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Must have QA/QC experience and design review of moderately complex building or facilities projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical building systems, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with efficiency and sound professional judgment.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, electrical controls equipment, and controls interfaces
• Proficiency with Bluebeam; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

• Professional engineering license or progress toward licensure.
• Working knowledge of LEED principles and building commissioning practices.

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