Electrical Engineer, Medium-Voltage Power Distribution

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer, Medium-Voltage Power Distribution role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote. The listed office location is Davis, CA; the posting also states that geographic salary differentials apply for candidates in other regions. The stated compensation range is $109,315–$180,685 per year, based on the Davis office location. The role supports West Yost’s electrical, instrumentation, and controls practice and municipal water and wastewater work. The engineer provides technical and design consulting for power distribution and related systems, contributes across planning, design, and construction, and helps manage project tasks and engineering staff. The work supports coordinated water infrastructure solutions and the growth of the firm’s municipal practice.

What you'll do

• Engage with project managers and clients
• provide engineering services during planning, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction
• coordinate meetings, project teams, vendors, plans, and specifications
• review submittals, respond to RFIs, and conduct field observations
• oversee power systems studies and arc-flash hazard analysis
• manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and task assignments
• mentor E/I&C engineers and technicians
• participate in client contacts and business development
• travel approximately 10–15% of the time.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

medium-voltage power distribution

municipal water infrastructure

hybrid

davis ca

west yost

water and wastewater

electrical instrumentation and controls

power systems analysis

arc-flash hazard analysis

california pe license

10–15% travel

$109,315–$180,685 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) profit sharing with employer match
• parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• paid training and professional memberships
• wellness reimbursement
• potential employee stock ownership and bonus eligibility.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule of three office days and two remote days; travel required approximately 10–15% of the time. California Professional Electrical Engineering license required, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.

About the employer

West Yost is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.