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Electrical Engineer - Power Systems
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An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$135,428 / year median in California
Job Description
Electrical Engineer
- Power Systems Trueline
- 3.9 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000
- $145,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications CAD software Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Revit Electrical load calculations Design engineering Cross-functional collaboration Building information modeling (BIM) tools Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Trueline, an established Northern California design-build electrical contractor with a dedicated in-house engineering team, is seeking an Electrical Power Engineer to join their team in Fremont, California.
Electrical Power Engineer:
Design electrical power distribution systems for commercial and industrial building projects Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations Perform load calculations and size electrical equipment Develop single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and distribution plans Design lighting systems, lighting controls, and equipment power connections Design emergency power, generator, and uninterruptible power supply systems Perform short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies Prepare California Title 24 documentation Complete photometric analyses and energy studies Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and low-voltage disciplines Review RFIs, shop drawings, equipment submittals, and construction documents Resolve field design issues in partnership with project managers and construction teams Participate in meetings with clients, utilities, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction Ensure designs comply with the NEC, California Building Code, and other applicable standards Support projects across sectors including data centers, healthcare, clean rooms, advanced manufacturing, education, pharmaceutical, and commercial facilities Must-Haves as theElectrical Power Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Experience designing electrical power systems for commercial or industrial buildings Strong understanding of electrical power distribution and load calculations Experience developing single-line diagrams and panel schedules Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to work onsite in Fremont Monday through Friday Collaborative, coachable approach and willingness to receive technical feedback Nice-to-Haves as theElectrical Power Engineer:
3-6 years of commercial building power design experience Engineer-in-Training or Fundamentals of Engineering credential Professional Engineer license Design-build project experience SKM Power Tools experience AGi32 experience EnergyPro experience California Title 24 documentation experience Arc flash, short circuit, and coordination study experience Experience supporting data center, healthcare, clean room, advanced manufacturing, school, pharmaceutical, or commercial projects Experience following projects from design through field installation and completionWe Offer:
Engineer I base salary of $85,000- 100,000 Engineer II/III base salary of $100,000
- 135,000 Senior Engineer base salary of $135,000
- 145,000+, based on experience and internal equity Annual discretionary bonus Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on Day 1 Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Accidental death and dismemberment coverage Vacation and sick time Paid holidays 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with company match Direct mentorship from experienced engineering leadership Clear progression from Engineer I through Senior Engineer Opportunity to own projects from design through construction Stable, established company with more than 40 years of industry experience Growth-focused culture that promotes from within Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce.