Electrical Engineer - PE Required for Green Career Opportunity
California, CA
part time, full time
$90,000-$120,000About This Job
Green Career OpportunityEngineering Design & Development (Professional Engineer Required)
About the Organization
The organization is a multi-disciplinary, sustainability-focused consulting firm delivering innovative utilities and facilities infrastructure engineering, construction management, and renewable energy solutions. From concept through completion, the firm provides safe, resilient, low-carbon, and cost-effective engineering services that support decarbonization, grid resiliency, and long-term environmental performance.
A culture of continuous improvement guides all work, integrating engineering excellence with health, safety, environmental stewardship, and economic value to create measurable positive impact for clients, communities, and the environment.
What We Do – Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure Solutions
The firm specializes in the planning, design, and optimization of energy-efficient, low-carbon utility and facility systems, supporting:
- Clean energy transition and electrification
- Renewable energy integration and microgrids
- Grid resiliency and emergency power systems
- Sustainable infrastructure and climate-adaptive design
- Environmental compliance, ESG, and lifecycle performance
Projects are delivered with a focus on emissions reduction, system reliability, lifecycle cost optimization, and return on investment (ROI).
Culture – Be a Changent
People are the organization’s sustainability foundation. Team members are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and grow while delivering engineering solutions that reduce environmental impact and improve community resilience.
The culture emphasizes:
- Environmental responsibility and ethical engineering
- Knowledge sharing and continuous learning
- Inclusion, diversity, and collaboration
- Innovation in clean energy and sustainable design
Engineers are encouraged to think creatively, challenge assumptions, and contribute to meaningful climate solutions.
Position Overview Engineering Design & Development
The organization is seeking licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) to support the design and development of sustainable utility, electrical, and energy systems. Engineers work across disciplines to deliver projects addressing energy transition, grid modernization, renewable integration, and resilient infrastructure.
Two consultant-level positions are currently available.
What We Offer
- Mission-driven, environmentally focused work
- Challenging, high-impact engineering projects
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible remote and hybrid work options
Required QualificationsLicensure & Education
- Active, current Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Licensure preferred in CA, PA, FL, or TX (multi-state licensure strongly valued)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to travel 20–30%
Technical Experience
Candidates must demonstrate experience in at least half of the areas below, with an emphasis on green, resilient, and low-carbon infrastructure.
Sustainable Utility & Infrastructure Design
- Design and optimization of energy-efficient utility systems, including:
- Electrical power distribution, HVAC, and high-performance lighting
- Central chilled water and boiler plants with electrification strategies
- Heat recovery, waste heat utilization, and system optimization
- Steam, hot water, and chilled water distribution systems
- Water and wastewater treatment systems with energy efficiency focus
- Piping, pumping, motors, VFDs, and automated control systems
Electrical Systems & Power Distribution
- Design of sustainable and resilient electrical infrastructure, including:
- Switchgear and panel board design
- Low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
- Electrical service to buildings and campuses, including utility feeds from off-site sources
- Electrical infrastructure serving multiple sides of buildings and complex campus layouts
- Transformers and associated protective devices
- Emergency, standby, and resilient power systems
- Electrical systems supporting critical facilities, including healthcare environments
- Coordination with utility providers, including utility-owned equipment and hospital utility boxes
- Interconnection agreements and utility coordination for on-site generation
Clean Energy & Renewable Integration
- Solar PV systems, renewable power grid interconnections, and microgrids
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and distributed energy resources (DERs)
- Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Distributed Generation (DG), and Co-Generation
- Demand Response (DR) and grid-interactive efficient buildings
- Electrification of fossil-fuel-based systems
Sustainability Analysis & Compliance
- Energy, carbon, reliability, and resilience modeling
- Lifecycle cost and economic analysis
- Knowledge of clean energy incentives, rebates, grants, and tax credits
- Familiarity with emissions reduction programs, cap-and-trade, and environmental permitting
- Air and water quality compliance and regulatory coordination
- Technical writing and sustainability-focused client presentations
- Proficiency with CADD, Revit, and BIM platforms
Location & Work Environment
- Positions may be based anywhere in the contiguous United States
- Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options available
- Corporate office located in the greater Houston, Texas area
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The organization is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who share a passion for sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship.