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Job Title: Senior Electrical Designer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team of Electrical Engineering professionals committed to excellence at our Orange County office. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Designer with at least seven years of experience, eager to grow and thrive as a team player in our innovative multi-discipline firm. This role involves designing both large and small commercial, retail, institutional, healthcare, education, federal, and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee analysis and design on a variety of commercial and institutional building projects.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and contractors to deliver high-quality electrical drawings.
• Participate with a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to execute electrical designs.
• Interface with contractors during construction to ensure effective results with minimal complications.
• Work closely with the Discipline Manager to assist in design and drawing production.

Essential Skills

• Electrical building systems design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, or federal projects.
• Building power distribution design.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• California consulting engineering experience.
• Over 7 years of electrical design experience.
• Experience coordinating with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• California project experience.
• Experience with DSA and HCAI/OSHPD.
• Knowledge of Title 24.
• California PE license is a plus.

• Familiarity with SKM and ETAP.
• Construction administration experience.
• Exposure to low-voltage systems.
• Experience with electrical studies using SKM and/or ETAP.

Work Environment

The preferred work location is Orange County or Long Beach, with a focus on retention and commute sustainability. Candidates should be comfortable working in an office environment rather than seeking predominantly remote work. Our culture is characterized by a close-knit team atmosphere that balances the perks of a large firm with the intimacy of a smaller office. We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible PTO and support for professional and personal growth. Our team values a technical design/project-delivery career path over business development. Join us to experience a work environment that feels like working with friends while making a meaningful impact.

This is a Permanent position based out of Newport Beach, CA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits & PerksHealth, Wellness & InsuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance with the majority of employee premiums company-paidDependent medical, dental, and vision coverage with partial company contributionsFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options with company HSA contributionsShort-term and long-term disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program offering free and confidential personal and professional counselingAnnual wellness fairs and company-wide fitness challengesGym membership discounts at select locationsCompany-paid onsite flu shotsFinancial & Retirement401(k) eligibility starting on day oneCompetitive tiered 401(k) matching programAnnual discretionary bonus programStraight overtime pay opportunities (office/position dependent)Work-Life BalanceFlexible PTO program that increases with tenure8.5 paid company holidays annuallyFlexible work schedulesHybrid work environment (office dependent)Family SupportPaid parental leaveProfessional DevelopmentFinancial assistance for continuing educationTechnical, leadership, and management development programsStrong mentorship and career advancement opportunities within a multidisciplinary engineering organizationOffice Culture & Employee ExperienceCollaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong "small office feel" backed by the resources of a national engineering firmComplimentary snacks, beverages, and occasional breakfast offeringsHoliday parties, summer events, and team-building activitiesEmployee recognition and engagement programsCommunity & Giving BackEmployee charitable gift matchingEmployee Assistance Fund supporting colleagues impacted by hardship or disaster relief needsCommunity service opportunitiesSupport for STEM education, internships, and youth mentorship programsCommitment to environmental sustainability through office recycling, composting, and public transit programs (office dependent)Recruiter Talking Points

This is a hybrid position in Newport Beach,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.