Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Entry Level Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Entry–Level Engineer (Electrical) will use Revit to design electrical systems, lighting layouts, and power systems for commercial spaces. The candidate will have opportunity work on a variety of projects as well as visiting jobsite and learn about the construction.

 In this role, you will:

• Use REVIT for system design
• Be involved in electrical system design, lighting layouts and power system design for commercial spaces
• Work on projects in medical office buildings and hospital projects
• Visit construction jobsites

You will be a great fit if:

• You have 0-3 years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of facilities 
• You have knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• You have knowledge of layout and design of electrical distribution
• You have knowledge of Lighting design and lighting controls  
• You have knowledge of designing systems in accordance with the NEC and IECC
• You have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Skills/abilities:

• Ability to perform basic electrical engineering calculations
• Excellent organizational skills and extremely high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership ability and entrepreneurial spirit
• Self-starter that requires little direction to get moving on a project
• Desire to grow an office and company

Location: Irvine, CA

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits:

Salas O’Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.  Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $72,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.