Electrical Engineer 5+ years (Alt Energy)

Company Description At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 22 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers’ San Diego Office.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and quality-oriented individual to join our team as an Electrical Engineer with 5 or more years of engineering experience. Candidate will apply engineering skills to a variety of diverse and challenging projects with an emphasis on Alternative Energy projects. Qualified candidates will have experience in engineering projects such as PV, BESS, EV and Microgrids with the ability to plan, organize, and direct project activities. The ideal candidate should have a desire to work and grow as a team player within a multi-discipline engineering firm.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Approximate Base Salary – $95,000.00 – $130,000.00 based on experience.
• Potential signing bonus based on experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate.
• Generous end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change).
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Have a passion for renewable energy and positive contributions toward climate change.
• Take ownership of Project Deliverables/Design operations and Production assigned by department manager.
• Develop complete construction documents, including drawings, power system studies, and specifications, working alongside and under the supervision of an engineering manager.
• Perform the execution of designs, including medium and low voltage AC, DC, single line diagrams, electrical power and lighting plans, and equipment layout.
• 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.
• Serve as a technical resource to internal staff, organizing and implementing lessons learned.
• 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 morale.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Power Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in an electrical design position

• Minimum 3 years of solar photovoltaic system design experience

Must have experience with Renewable Energy Design including PV, BESS, EV and/or Microgrids

Proven ability to research code, apply to projects, and effectively navigate the plancheck process

Proficient with AutoCAD and Helioscope

Experience with PV Design Software (PVSyst, PVCase and or PVDesign)

Experience with ampacity studies

Knowledge of Title-24 Part 6 California Energy Conservation Code

Excellent leadership, writing, and verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively coordinate design related items with the client and other consultants.

Excellent time management and people skills

Experience with IESNA requirements and general lighting design

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE license in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Prior experience with interconnection and net metering agreements
• Experience in negotiating engineering and or consultancy contracts.
• Experience with commercial, public works, federal, and education projects
• Experience with REVIT
• Experience with SKM and/or ETAP programs
• Experience with AGi32 and/or Visual
• Strong problem-solving skills

Expected Salary Range: $95,000.00 – $130,000.00.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team. Our offices provide several engineering discipline services, which work together collaboratively to provide complete engineering design packages.

Coffman offers a flexible schedule and this position may be eligible for PTO, a fun office environment with a high-performing team and a fully stocked kitchen! We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance:

• 45 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 22 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Top Workplace (Small), The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Best Places to Work (Large), San Diego Business Journal, 2021, 2022, 2023
• “The List” for Engineering Firms, San Diego Business Journal, 2021
• Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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