Senior Electrical Engineer - Kforce Inc.
Torrance, CA 90501
About the Job
- Preparation of drawings and specifications (construction documents), including general sheets, symbols, lighting, power, data and fire alarm floor plans, details of construction (i.e., wiring diagrams, schedules)
- Specifications utilizing industry-standard CSI format
- Working understanding of applicable codes and standards, with focus on electrical codes
- Single line diagram design and load calculations
- Branch lighting circuit design, including controls and switching
- Branch power circuit design, including panel schedule loading
- Title-24 calculations
- Photometric calculations
- RFI responses
- Lighting fixture identification
- Short circuit current and voltage drop calculations
- Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) review process (Typical AHJ such as city and county building departments, Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Division of State Architect (DSA), and Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI/OSHPD), etc.
- Interface with clients, users, project managers, and construction supervisors as well as various consulting architects and engineers
- Communication with in-house technical team including architects, structural engineers, mechanical and plumbing engineers, fire protection, and AutoCAD drafting technicians
- AutoCAD and PDF drawings
- Excel calculations and spreadsheets
Requirements:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- 3-5 years of experience in electrical design EIT
- Some experience in commercial, educational, military, and industrial building design, and fire alarm
- Experience with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) review process; Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM); Division of State Architect (DSA); Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI/OSHPD); City and County Plan Check for various locations in California
- Experience with commercial and industrial projects
- Excellent technical and communication skills
- Technical writing skills
- Proficiency in computer design software programs, mainly AutoCAD, Word, Excel Cost estimating
- Ability to handle and design multiple projects with minimum supervision
- Good knowledge of substation and distribution systems
- Capable of designing HV and LV systems for industrial, medical, and commercial facilities
- P.E. registration preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.