URGENT: Electrical Engineer (Palo Alto, CA)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in planning and evaluating new projects, coordinating with other disciplines, and developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of healthcare industry standards, regulatory requirements, and modern construction practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate new projects, ensuring all design requirements are met in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
• Develop detailed design solutions for ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and infrastructure upgrades in commercial, light industrial, and institutional settings, with a preference for healthcare design experience.
• Use advanced computer software to create drawings and virtual models, presenting design concepts to teams and clients.
• Prepare and submit engineering plans, calculations, and drawings to public authorities for approval, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform engineering economic analyses and evaluate building systems to meet project scope requirements, ensuring the adequacy of design solutions.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules, overseeing projects from initial scoping through construction support.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages that emphasize safety, constructability, and context sensitivity.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of specialized experience in electrical engineering.
• Healthcare facility design experience is preferred but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements, including TJC, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Proficient in using computer software for design and modeling.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with experience in preparing reports and client briefings.
• Expertise in preparing and submitting engineering plans for approval, with familiarity in modern construction products and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables from start to finish.
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits).

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

Full-Time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire.
• Health and Savings Account plan.
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage.
• Short-term Disability Insurance Coverage.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness Offering.
• Training and Development.
• License/Certification support.
• Recognition and Rewards program.
• Travel Insurance.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!