Electrical Project Engineer

Overview As an Electrical Project Engineer with Axia Electric, you will support active infrastructure projects in Orange County and drive electrical design and field execution. You’ll collaborate with project management to deliver on time and on budget while solving design challenges. You’ll apply your electrical knowledge to analyze P&IDs, schematics, and single-line diagrams, and guide junior engineers on project tasks. This role offers hands-on field inspection with a strong safety focus and opportunities to influence project outcomes at scale. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverageFSA or HSA optionsEmployer-paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&DEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal and identity theft protection ResponsibilitiesPerform portions of a broader assignment under supervision, focusing on primary design elements for engineering worksGather and correlate engineering data using established proceduresWork on detailed engineering tasks including calculations and testsPropose approaches to solving new problems by adapting standard methodsIdentify discrepancies in results and provide guidance to entry-level engineersWork within agreed budgets and schedules with minimal supervisionIndependently complete primary design elements for projectsAssist Project Manager in contract administration (progress payments, schedule, changes) Key requirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management or related field + 6 years of related electrical experience or equivalentExperience in heavy civil/electrical construction projects (water/wastewater, mass transit, power generation) is preferredExperience with engineering calculations and studiesStrong understanding of electrical equipment (switchgears, transformers, panelboards, generators, UPS)Ability to read P&IDs, control schematics, electrical single-line and related system drawingsWillingness for field inspections and site walks with safety PPEKnowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E; familiarity with electrical drawings and diagramsComputer literacy (word processing, CAD, spreadsheets, databases) and knowledge of industry quality standardsExperience with Accubid is helpful for takeoffs and bid processesES&H commitment and zero-accident mindsetQuality control experience a plusStrong communication and mentoring abilityTeam collaboration and cross-functional coordinationSafety-conscious and detail-orientedElectrical power system equipment knowledge (switchgears, transformers, panelboards, generators, UPS)P&ID interpretation, control schematics, electrical wiring diagramsSingle-line diagrams, raceway/cable tray plan drawings, panel schedules