Senior Electrical Designer

Job details

Posted 24 September 2026

Start date 29 September 2026

Location Newport Beach

Job type Permanent

Discipline Engineering and Project Management

Reference 169756

Job Function Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Designer

We currently seek a high-caliber Senior Electrical Designer for a direct hire basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals in Newport Beach, California.

At TRS Staffing Solutions , we connect top talent with leading organizations across the globe. Our client is an award‑winning, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm providing services in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, corrosion control, and energy engineering. Established in 1979, the firm is recognized for delivering practical, high‑quality solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and public sector projects. With offices throughout the United States, our client emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and customized engineering solutions tailored to each project’s unique requirements.

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multi-discipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

You would be providing our clients with electrical systems design including power, lighting, load calculations, and coordination with other disciplines. May plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the professional work as part of a major project or for a total project of moderate scope. May supervise or coordinate the work of other professionals who assist in specific.

Job Duties:

• Perform complete construction documents to include drawings, power system studies and specification documentation.

• Perform and oversee execution of designs including medium and low voltage AC, DC, single line diagrams, electrical plans and equipment layout.

• Perform and oversee execution of lighting design both interior and exterior, calculate foot-candle to ensure lighting design meets IESNA requirements.

• Participate in meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including but not limited to reviewing/ approving shop drawings submittals, responding to RFI’s, and addressing AHJ comments.

• Knowledge of Title-24 Part 6 California Energy Conservation Code.

• Review deliverables and follow QA/QC process through design and construction phases.

• Perform site visits and communicate with architects, contractors, and consulting teams.

• Participate in and lead internal team meetings and external client meetings.

• Present design approaches to authorities having jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with multiple teams across multiple offices in a multi-discipline environment.

• Work independently and supervise the efforts of a small team.

• Participate in multiple projects simultaneously and profitably.

• Maintain a working relationship with clients.

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Power engineering or related field

• PE license in Electrical Engineering (licensed for at least 3 years)

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical design

• Experience with AutoCAD/REVIT

• Experience with OSHPD/HCAi

• Knowledge of Title-24 Part 6 California Energy Conservation Code

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-family, commercial, institutional, and higher education projects

• Experience with Battery Energy Storage System.

• Experience with SKM software.

• Experience with Helioscope software.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe/Bluebeam software.

• Project Management experience

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent time management, supervisory, and people skills.

Skills & Abilities:

• Perform project management duties for various MEP design projects.

• Prepare design tasks assigned by department manager.

• Experienced in electrical design for K-12 schools and DSA projects.

• Perform complete construction documents, including drawings, power system studies, and specifications.

• Perform and supervise the execution of designs, including medium and low voltage AC, DC, single line diagrams, electrical plans, and equipment layout.

• Perform and supervise the execution of both interior and exterior lighting design and calculate footcandle to ensure lighting design meets IESNA requirements.

• Participate in meetings with clients and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including responding to AHJ comments, shop drawing review, and responding to RFI’s.

• Review of deliverables, including QA/QC through design and construction.

• Attend site visits as necessary.

• Serve as a technical resource to internal staff.

• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).

• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities (or demonstrate ability to develop such abilities).

• Positive contributor to overall office and department goals, culture, and moral

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.