Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Relocation bonus
Training & development
Vision insurance
About the Role:
This is an on-site position based in San Diego, California for an experienced Electrical Designer who wants to lead the technical execution of commercial electrical system designs, mentor junior designers, coordinate multidisciplinary projects, and contribute to the continued growth of a rapidly expanding MEP engineering firm.
Compensation & Benefits:
Annual Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated technical expertise.
At 120 Degreez, we invest in our team's long-term success—professionally and personally.
401(k) with up to 3% employer match
70% employer-paid medical insurance + 100% dental and vision
$1,500 annual professional development and certification allowance
Paid Company Holidays + 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) + 1 week Paid Sick Leave
100% employer-paid life insurance
Clear career advancement pathway from Designer through Principal
Collaborative, structured, and growth-focused work environment
Who This Role Is For:
You take ownership of producing high-quality electrical engineering designs
You enjoy mentoring junior designers while continuing to expand your own technical expertise
You have extensive experience designing U.S.-based commercial electrical systems
You want to grow into future engineering and project leadership opportunities
What You'll Do:
Design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, low-voltage, and other electrical building systems for commercial projects
Produce complete construction documents utilizing Revit and AutoCAD
Coordinate electrical system designs with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, structural, and civil disciplines
Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, panel schedules, lighting layouts, and Title 24 lighting compliance coordination
Review project drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company QA/QC standards
Mentor junior designers and assist with technical development across the electrical team
Participate in client meetings, project coordination meetings, and internal design reviews
Support Project Managers and Engineers with project execution while maintaining schedule and quality expectations
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):
Fully integrated into project teams and company workflows
Producing high-quality construction documents with minimal supervision
Successfully coordinating electrical designs across multiple disciplines
Building strong working relationships with team members while consistently delivering projects on schedule
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
7+ years of U.S.-based commercial electrical design experience
Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Visual Lighting, AGi32, SKM, ETAP, or other industry-standard electrical design software
Experience preparing construction documents for commercial MEP projects
Thorough understanding of the California Electrical Code (CEC), California Building Code (CBC), California Energy Code (Title 24), NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, and applicable industry codes
Experience performing electrical load calculations, lighting layouts, power distribution design, panel schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Work Authorization:
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Who Should NOT Apply:
Candidates without U.S.-based commercial MEP design experience
Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship
Designers without strong Revit experience
Candidates seeking remote or hybrid positions
Individuals looking for entry-level or training positions