About this role

Position Title: Engineer IV (Hybrid)

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Salary Range: $239,000 - $249,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

- 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).

- 401(k)

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Sick

- Paid Vacation

- EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/

Position: Electrical Engineer IV

Salary Range: $239,000 - $249,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Key Identifiers for the Position
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Seeking a senior electrical engineer to act as LAWA’s principal technical representative to the Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and other third-party agencies and utilities with
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) over LAWA Airport Development Group projects. The Engineer IV
provides independent technical leadership, advances LAWA’s interests in power and utility matters,
and guides the Inter-Agency Management Lead and project teams toward timely, cost-effective
resolution of third-party requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as LAWA’s lead electrical subject matter expert and principal technical representative
with LADWP, city, county, and state agencies, and other utilities, advocating for LAWA’s technical,
schedule, and cost interests.
• Proactively engage Authorities Having Jurisdiction to secure approvals and meet LAWA’s
construction project needs, and represent LAWA before private engineers, contractors, governmental
agencies, and the public.
• Lead LAWA’s participation in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings, and
advance LAWA’s goals through collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Act as LAWA’s utility engineer, interpreting stakeholder requirements, ensuring compliance, and
mitigating design and construction risks across utility companies, contractors, and LAWA.
• Lead and participate in utility and third-party coordination and progress meetings, whether
virtual, at Project Management Offices, in the field, or at third-party offices (several are in
downtown Los Angeles), and drive agendas, minutes, and action items to closure.
• Establish reporting mechanisms and metrics to track third-party progress, and provide
authoritative updates, forecasts, and recommend corrective actions to the Inter-Agency Management
Lead.
• Ensure monthly Inter-Agency management reports reach the project management team, and deliver
executive-level presentations on key accomplishments, coordination activities, and issues.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports and correspondence, and evaluate project
requirements, design criteria, and contract requirements for electrical and utility impacts.
• Serve as senior technical liaison among squads, sections, divisions, and departments, guiding
project teams on third-party logistics and interfaces and supporting the Inter-Agency Management
Lead and Logistics and Interface Managers as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff in electrical and utility coordination, and model and promote
safety principles and practices.

Hardware/Software Knowledge
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft systems, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint; Prolog or a similar PMIS; and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Revu.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and design software, including Primavera P6, MicroStation, and
Autodesk systems (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and BIM 360).

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 15 years or more experience in the design and construction industry in electrical engineering,
with demonstrated leadership in agency coordination on complex design and construction projects
with similar land-side elements.
• Local experience with agencies such as the City and County of Los Angeles, CPUC, Caltrans, and
Metro, and with private utilities such as Southern California Edison or Pacific Gas & Electric.
• Expert knowledge of LADWP’s business units, their functions, and their requirements, including
power, electrical service, and utility relocation processes.
• Strong command of construction industry practices, codes, and regulations for electrical power
and utilities, and working knowledge of the Department of Public Works and LADBS permitting
processes.
• Thorough understanding of airport-specific, enterprise-wide challenges and the communication
needs they create.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal
skills.

Education/Training

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field such as Architecture,
Engineering, or Construction Management, is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
• May assume other duties as required/needed
• May be required to work beyond regular shift hours or various shifts as needed
• May be required to travel to the field and PMOs

Registration/Certification

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Electrical preferable) with the California State Board
of
Registration for Professional Engineers is strongly preferred.

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

- Most updated resume

- Certifications or Licenses obtained

- 3-4 Professional References

- Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked