Electrical Engineer - Materials Representative

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Ghirardelli Associates is currently looking to hire an Electrical Engineer - Materials Representative. This position will be based out of our Los Angeles office. This is an opportunity to work with an experienced team of professionals!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The METS Representative – Electrical Engineer plays a vital role in supporting materials quality assurance and source inspection for transportation construction projects across California. This role focuses primarily on the electrical components used in infrastructure projects and involves coordinating with Caltrans’ METS team, labs, contractors, fabricators, and various project stakeholders to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative and solutions-focused approach while helping ensure electrical materials and systems used in construction are safe, functional, and meet the highest quality standards.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit for up to 6 to 8 hours per day while working at a computer, during meeting or while driving. Walking up to 2 hours per day while performing field visits. Ability to see well enough to function in a typical office environment and read standard text on paper and electronic screen of a computer or handheld device. The associate frequently is required to use hands. Repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use. Physical agility to perform tasks requiring a full range of body movements including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, balancing, squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, or assuming crouched positions, repetitive arm, hand, finger, wrist, leg or foot motion. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequently use safety equipment such as a hard hat and safety vest; work in areas not well ventilated such as utility vaults; work outdoors or work on uneven ground or floor spaces; work at elevations above ground level and on marine vessels/structures. Must be able to work in all weather conditions and can work any day of the week both night and day. Available for after hour emergency response.

Ghirardelli Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Wage Range

$166,400.00 - 210,00.00 per year