Entry Level Electrical 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: Our Irvine office is seeking an exceptional Entry Level Electrical Engineer to join us as we continue with our strong growth. In this exciting role you will be working with a strong team to design electrical systems for buildings, including power, lighting, fire alarm and special systems for a variety of market sectors, such as K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, retail/mixed-use spaces, municipal, critical and institutional Facilities.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our dynamic team and work on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design projects from conceptual design to completion with minimal oversite
• Visit project sites (local and across the U.S.) to gather information on existing conditions and review new work.
• Perform electrical design including service entrance sizing and coordination, distribution, motor and equipment feeders, UPS systems, DC power systems and standby generators.
• Perform security and fire alarm system design.
• Perform power studies utilizing SKM Power Tools and Easypower.
• Perform electrical commissioning.
• Work independently on smaller projects with limited direction.
• Work with other electrical engineers, electrical designers and BIM specialists / CAD technicians for complex design and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with teammates from other design disciplines to deliver a well-coordinated project.
• Develop marketing, proposal-writing, and project management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field.
• Experience: This is an entry‑level opportunity designed for recent graduates or candidates beginning their engineering careers; formal years of experience are not required.
• EIT preferred but not required
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to:
  • Develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines.
  • Develop project budges and track status.
  • Manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
  
  

Location: Irvine, CA

Travel: Up to 20%

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 $85,000. 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, color, 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.