Senior Electrical Designer

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.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newport Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits
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 & Perks
Health, Wellness & Insurance
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with the majority of employee premiums company-paid
Dependent medical, dental, and vision coverage with partial company contributions
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options with company HSA contributions
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential personal and professional counseling
Annual wellness fairs and company-wide fitness challenges
Gym membership discounts at select locations
Company-paid onsite flu shots

Financial & Retirement
401(k) eligibility starting on day one
Competitive tiered 401(k) matching program
Annual discretionary bonus program
Straight overtime pay opportunities (office/position dependent)

Work-Life Balance
Flexible PTO program that increases with tenure
8.5 paid company holidays annually
Flexible work schedules
Hybrid work environment (office dependent)

Family Support
Paid parental leave

Professional Development
Financial assistance for continuing education
Technical, leadership, and management development programs
Strong mentorship and career advancement opportunities within a multidisciplinary engineering organization

Office Culture & Employee Experience
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong "small office feel" backed by the resources of a national engineering firm
Complimentary snacks, beverages, and occasional breakfast offerings
Holiday parties, summer events, and team-building activities
Employee recognition and engagement programs

Community & Giving Back
Employee charitable gift matching
Employee Assistance Fund supporting colleagues impacted by hardship or disaster relief needs
Community service opportunities
Support for STEM education, internships, and youth mentorship programs
Commitment to environmental sustainability through office recycling, composting, and public transit programs (office dependent)
Recruiter Talking Points
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Newport Beach,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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 without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall 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 applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.