Sr. Engineer, Electrical (Building HVAC)

Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Electrical (Building HVAC). This is a Direct Hire position with a starting Salary Range : $105K to $120K based on experience. Please review the job description below before applying. Candidates without the requirements listed on their resumes will not be considered.

About The Company

We are a forward-thinking consulting engineering firm that values agility, collaboration, and inclusion. Our mission is to deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-performance engineering design solutions across diverse market segments. We are committed to shaping the built environment in ways that are flexible, environmentally conscious, and enduring.

If you're passionate about engineering, thrive on innovation and challenges, and want to be part of a dynamic team of empowered professionals, this opportunity is for you.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our San Francisco office. In this role, you will support the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager on a variety of projects, providing high-level technical leadership. You will be responsible for electrical system design, project coordination, client interaction, and mentoring junior staff. You may also take on project management responsibilities for small to medium-sized projects.

This position requires a self-driven, solutions-oriented individual who is organized, detail-focused, and capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design using the latest engineering software.
• Conduct voltage drop, short-circuit, breaker coordination, and Arc Flash studies.
• Size overcurrent protection and feeders for electrical equipment.
• Specify equipment using manufacturer catalogs (UPSs, Panels, Switchboards, Transformers, etc.).
• Design emergency power supply systems (EPSS), including generators, ATSs, MTSs, in compliance with NEC Articles 700-702.
• Use Title 24 compliance software (EnergyPro, COMCheck) for lighting applications.
• Design electrical room layouts and systems across various sectors (commercial, life sciences, data centers, hospitals, etc.).
• Limited experience with Medium Voltage (MV) design preferred.
• Participate in client presentations and project startup documentation.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, track milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct internal project kick-off meetings and manage interdisciplinary coordination.
• Implement quality assurance procedures during the design process.
• Review change orders, prepare budgets, and conduct life cycle cost analyses.
• Maintain positive client relationships and act as primary contact when needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Assign duties and mentor project team members.
• Review technical work for accuracy and coordinate across disciplines.
• Establish electrical design standards and specifications.
• Lead construction site observations, sustainability analyses, and feasibility reports.
• Attend and participate in design and construction meetings.
• Maintain client relationships post-project to support future opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Building / Energy Codes and LEED standards.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements

Salary Range

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA . The expected salary range is $105,000 - $120,000 annually , depending on experience, education, and other relevant factors. As a multi-state employer, this range may vary for positions in other locations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.