Electrical Design Engineer (Healthcare)

Location: Tustin, California, USA; in-person role with hybrid workplace designation. Travel may be required, up to 50%.

Base salary: $80,000–$125,000 per year.

Company

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm delivering integrated engineering and consulting services across building, infrastructure, science, technology, healthcare, clean energy, and other sectors.

What you will do

• Design building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, nurse call, and other low-voltage systems.
• Provide engineering planning, design, and construction administration services in accordance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards.
• Survey existing buildings and document electrical and fire alarm conditions.
• Prepare electrical specifications, construction documents, engineering reports, assessment reports, and Basis of Design documents.
• Coordinate designs with project teams, architects, other engineering disciplines, and clients; lead technical discussions and presentations.
• Support construction administration through RFI responses, submittal reviews, field coordination, and technical input to project managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of electrical design experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with electrical engineering calculations, including lighting photometrics, voltage drop, short-circuit and overcurrent protection coordination, and load calculations.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and design guidelines, with effective communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in person in Tustin, California and travel as needed, up to 50%.

Nice to have

• Experience with healthcare, science and technology, education, or commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of HCAI/OSHPD standards.
• Professional Engineer license.
• LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization focused on collaboration, mentorship, professional growth, and long-term career development.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and discounted company stock purchase program.
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents.
• Potential merit increases, discretionary performance bonuses, and stock awards for eligible roles.