Electrical Project Manager at Salas O'Brien in Irvine, CA | USD100,000-130,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

project design

fire systems

electrical drawings

low voltage

system integration

dsa submittals

Lead electrical and technology project designs for K-12 and other public facility projects from preliminary design and master planning through construction and project close out.
Develop and oversee the implementation of fire life safety systems, including alarm and communication systems, in accordance with California Building Codes and NFPA standards.
Prepare detailed electrical engineering drawings, specifications and load calculations including familiarity with construction methods for review electrical/technology systems cost estimates.
Coordinate with architectural and other disciplines to ensure integration of systems and electrical requirements of other trades.
Interface directly with internal team members, clients, school districts, other project consultants and regulatory agencies for project development, engineering plan and specifications approvals and maintain existing business relationships.
Perform initial field and site observations in assessing existing conditions and periodic construction administration site visits and meetings providing summary reports.
Design and coordinate low voltage systems including data/telecom, security, audio/visual, clock/bell/intercom, and access control systems.
Prepare and manage DSA submittals, responses, and approvals; ensure all documentation complies with DSA requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and designers by providing quality control reviews of documents, including instruction and any corrective measures.

Requirements

autocad

revit

skm

electrical eng

project management

cec

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Project Management certification.
Local residency or familiarity with the Orange County and Riverside County regions.
Experience with low voltage and life safety systems design.
6 solid years of Project Management experience
Strong knowledge of applicable codes: California Electrical Code (CEC), Title 24, NFPA, and other related standards.
In-depth understanding of Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes, including design and documentation protocols.
Experience with LEED or CHPS documentation and sustainable design practices is a plus.
Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in electrical engineering design, with at least 5 years in K-12 public school projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, or equivalent).

Benefits

5 weeks of paid time off and company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$20 billion

Annual Construction Value

Generates $20 billion in annual construction value across 17,300+ projects each year.

95 offices

Global Presence

Expanded to over 95 offices delivering high-impact, complex projects worldwide.

#9

MEP Giants Ranking

Recognized as #9 in the MEP Giants ranking among top design firms.

25 firms

Acquisitions

Acquired over 25 firms since 2019 to bolster sector reach.

Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting.
Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency.
Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients.
Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls.
Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects.
Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

Culture + Values

Recognize that we are all owners with direct influence on the success of our company.
Do what is right, setting the standard for performance, integrity, and professionalism.
Provide positive energy, passion, and commitment to everything we do.
Embrace positive change and challenge the status quo.
Encourage the growth of our owners through training and opportunities for leadership.
Ensure the continuity of the firm through succession planning.
Contribute meaningfully to our communities.
Be open, direct, positive, and respectful to everyone.
Promote teamwork through commitment and trust.
Constructively communicate intentions and expectations.
Have fun together.
Recognize and reward accomplishments.
Manage performance fairly and consistently.
Attract and retain outstanding employee owners.
Set and achieve ambitious goals.
Be accountable for our actions.
Properly plan and execute all projects to ensure a reasonable profit.
Achieve life cycle cost savings for clients through resource conservation and sustainable design.
Tailor designs to each project, balancing project cost, maintenance, and performance.
Continuously improve our delivery to customers.
Serve each client as though they’re our only client.
Maintain a financially healthy firm.
Capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the firm.

Environment + Sustainability

100% Offset

Operational Energy

In-house services offset 100% of operational energy through design.

~238,000 Homes

Solar Array Power

Engineered one of North America’s largest DoD solar arrays.

800k Metric Tons

GHG Savings

Annual emissions avoided by solar array.

800 Panels

PV System

Flagship Walgreens store features an 800-panel PV system.

In‑house net zero architecture targets: offset 100% of operational energy through design services.
Delivered flagship zero‑energy Walgreens store with geothermal, LED/daylight controls, LEED Platinum, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, ASHRAE Technology Award.
Support clients with climate‑related master planning (e.g., Princeton’s 180‑building conversion to low‑temp hot water system toward net zero by 2046).
Designed CHP system for pharma plant aiming carbon neutrality by 2025 and carbon‑negative by 2030.
Execute energy audits, resource‑efficiency plans, decarbonization consulting, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, district energy systems, microgrids, geothermal/renewables.
Firm offers full net‑zero and sustainability consulting services including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, Parksmart, Living Building Challenge.
Publicly announced net zero service offerings; no stated corporate net zero target date.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as part of its ESG model.
Employee‑owner model: attracts and retains outstanding employee owners through fair performance management and recognition.
Leadership is committed to building a broader talent pool representing a wider spectrum of backgrounds and experiences.
No gender‑specific workforce statistics are available in public materials.

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Projects

Role

Description

project design

fire systems

electrical drawings

low voltage

system integration

dsa submittals

Lead electrical and technology project designs for K-12 and other public facility projects from preliminary design and master planning through construction and project close out.
Develop and oversee the implementation of fire life safety systems, including alarm and communication systems, in accordance with California Building Codes and NFPA standards.
Prepare detailed electrical engineering drawings, specifications and load calculations including familiarity with construction methods for review electrical/technology systems cost estimates.
Coordinate with architectural and other disciplines to ensure integration of systems and electrical requirements of other trades.
Interface directly with internal team members, clients, school districts, other project consultants and regulatory agencies for project development, engineering plan and specifications approvals and maintain existing business relationships.
Perform initial field and site observations in assessing existing conditions and periodic construction administration site visits and meetings providing summary reports.
Design and coordinate low voltage systems including data/telecom, security, audio/visual, clock/bell/intercom, and access control systems.
Prepare and manage DSA submittals, responses, and approvals; ensure all documentation complies with DSA requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and designers by providing quality control reviews of documents, including instruction and any corrective measures.

Requirements

autocad

revit

skm

electrical eng

project management

cec

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Project Management certification.
Local residency or familiarity with the Orange County and Riverside County regions.
Experience with low voltage and life safety systems design.
6 solid years of Project Management experience
Strong knowledge of applicable codes: California Electrical Code (CEC), Title 24, NFPA, and other related standards.
In-depth understanding of Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes, including design and documentation protocols.
Experience with LEED or CHPS documentation and sustainable design practices is a plus.
Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in electrical engineering design, with at least 5 years in K-12 public school projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, or equivalent).

Benefits

5 weeks of paid time off and company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$20 billion

Annual Construction Value

Generates $20 billion in annual construction value across 17,300+ projects each year.

95 offices

Global Presence

Expanded to over 95 offices delivering high-impact, complex projects worldwide.

#9

MEP Giants Ranking

Recognized as #9 in the MEP Giants ranking among top design firms.

25 firms

Acquisitions

Acquired over 25 firms since 2019 to bolster sector reach.

Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting.
Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency.
Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients.
Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls.
Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects.
Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

Culture + Values

Recognize that we are all owners with direct influence on the success of our company.
Do what is right, setting the standard for performance, integrity, and professionalism.
Provide positive energy, passion, and commitment to everything we do.
Embrace positive change and challenge the status quo.
Encourage the growth of our owners through training and opportunities for leadership.
Ensure the continuity of the firm through succession planning.
Contribute meaningfully to our communities.
Be open, direct, positive, and respectful to everyone.
Promote teamwork through commitment and trust.
Constructively communicate intentions and expectations.
Have fun together.
Recognize and reward accomplishments.
Manage performance fairly and consistently.
Attract and retain outstanding employee owners.
Set and achieve ambitious goals.
Be accountable for our actions.
Properly plan and execute all projects to ensure a reasonable profit.
Achieve life cycle cost savings for clients through resource conservation and sustainable design.
Tailor designs to each project, balancing project cost, maintenance, and performance.
Continuously improve our delivery to customers.
Serve each client as though they’re our only client.
Maintain a financially healthy firm.
Capitalize on opportunities to strengthen the firm.

Environment + Sustainability

100% Offset

Operational Energy

In-house services offset 100% of operational energy through design.

~238,000 Homes

Solar Array Power

Engineered one of North America’s largest DoD solar arrays.

800k Metric Tons

GHG Savings

Annual emissions avoided by solar array.

800 Panels

PV System

Flagship Walgreens store features an 800-panel PV system.

In‑house net zero architecture targets: offset 100% of operational energy through design services.
Delivered flagship zero‑energy Walgreens store with geothermal, LED/daylight controls, LEED Platinum, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, ASHRAE Technology Award.
Support clients with climate‑related master planning (e.g., Princeton’s 180‑building conversion to low‑temp hot water system toward net zero by 2046).
Designed CHP system for pharma plant aiming carbon neutrality by 2025 and carbon‑negative by 2030.
Execute energy audits, resource‑efficiency plans, decarbonization consulting, energy modeling, lifecycle cost analysis, district energy systems, microgrids, geothermal/renewables.
Firm offers full net‑zero and sustainability consulting services including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, Parksmart, Living Building Challenge.
Publicly announced net zero service offerings; no stated corporate net zero target date.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as part of its ESG model.
Employee‑owner model: attracts and retains outstanding employee owners through fair performance management and recognition.
Leadership is committed to building a broader talent pool representing a wider spectrum of backgrounds and experiences.
No gender‑specific workforce statistics are available in public materials.

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Projects