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title: Sr. Electrical Design Engineer at AMPAM in El Cajon, CA
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| **Company** | AMPAM |
| **Location** | El Cajon, CA |
| **Salary** | $80K/yr - $110K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Nov 10, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMPAM.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMPAM.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $95,000 – $135,000 a year (median $114,000).

## Description

**Who We Are**

AMPAM is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) contractor serving large-scale multifamily and commercial projects across California. With over 1,500 employees across multiple business units, we are committed to delivering quality, safety, and innovation on every project. At AMPAM, we invest in our people — fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can grow their careers, deepen their expertise, and make a real impact on California's built environment.

**Job Summary**

The Sr. Design Engineer – Electrical is responsible for leading the engineering design and analysis of **electrical building systems** for **multi-family new construction** projects across California. This role requires a solid foundation in electrical systems design, intermediate-to-advanced technical experience, and the ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of an integrated project team.

The Design Engineer II serves as a key contributor to construction document development, engineering calculations, BIM coordination, and code-compliant design delivery — with a growing emphasis on sustainable and energy-efficient solutions aligned with California's Title 24 and green building standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Design & Engineering**

- Lead electrical system design from concept through construction documents for multi-family residential projects, including power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems, and service/feeder design.
- Perform engineering calculations including electrical load analysis, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop, fault current, panel scheduling, and lighting calculations.
- Prepare and review technical drawings, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting layouts, and specifications using **AutoCAD** and **Revit MEP**.
- Apply and interpret relevant codes and standards including **NEC, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, California Electrical Code (CEC), Title 24 Part 6 (Energy)**, ADA, and applicable local building codes.
- Design systems with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind, supporting **LEED**, **CALGreen**, and **Title 24** compliance requirements.
- Evaluate and select electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, panelboards, generators, and lighting fixtures.

**BIM & Digital Delivery**

- Develop and coordinate Revit MEP models in compliance with project BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and company BIM standards.
- Participate in model coordination and clash detection workflows using **Navisworks** and **BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud**.
- Contribute to the advancement of the firm's BIM standards, families, templates, and digital delivery processes.

**Project Coordination**

- Serve as the primary electrical design contact for assigned projects, coordinating directly with project managers, clients, general contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in design, coordination, and OAC meetings to resolve technical issues and preserve design intent throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support construction administration activities including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting field observations.

**Quality & Mentorship**

- Conduct thorough QA/QC reviews of drawings and documents produced by Design Engineer I staff and Design Technicians.
- Provide technical guidance, peer review, and mentorship to junior team members to support their professional development.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of company design standards, calculation templates, Revit workflows, and documentation processes.

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in electrical building systems design, with multi-family or mixed-use residential projects strongly preferred.
- **Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required**; active pursuit of **Professional Engineer (PE) license** preferred.

**Skills & Competencies**

- Proficiency in **AutoCAD** and **Revit MEP** required.
- Experience with **Navisworks**, **Bluebeam Revu**, and **BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud** preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of the **NEC**, **California Electrical Code**, and **Title 24 Part 6** energy compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with **LEED** or **CALGreen** documentation and sustainability design principles.
- Ability to perform and critically review engineering calculations with accuracy and sound engineering judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and cross-disciplinary project teams.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
- Proficiency in **Microsoft Office** (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with calculation software such as AGi32, SKM, or equivalent is a plus.

*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. AMPAM does not provide employment sponsorship.*

**Recruitment Agencies**

To protect the interests of all parties, AMPAM WILL NOT accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AMPAM, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to AMPAM leaders/managers/coworkers or to AMPAM's database will be considered AMPAM property. AMPAM will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. **Inquiries from external recruitment agencies should be directed ONLY to our talent acquisition team.**
## Skills

- Submittals Management
- Construction
- Cloud Computing
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- Energy Efficiency Practitioner
- Electrical Design
- Mechanical Electrical And Plumbing (Mep) Systems
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Building Management Systems (Bms)
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Sustainability
- Microsoft Excel
- Multifamily Property Management
- Engineering Design Process
- Professional Engineer
- Technical Drawings
- Building Codes
- Bluebeam Revu
- Engineering Calculations
- BIM Coordination
- Revit MEP
- Low Voltage
- ABET Accreditation
- NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm Code)
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Microsoft Word
- Clash Detection (Bim)
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Autodesk Navisworks
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk Revit
- AGi32
- Mentoring
- Presentation Skills
- AutoCAD
- Engineer In Training
- Request for Information (Rfi)
- Panelboards
- BIM Execution Plans
- Autodesk
- Load Analysis
- Design Systems
- Coordinating
- Microsoft Office
- Switchgear
- National Electrical Code (Nec)
- Organizational Skills
- BIM Standards
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Distribution
- Electricity Principles
- Communication
- Electrical Machines
- Peer Review
- Shop Drawings
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