Courtney Skade

Courtney Skade serves as Senior Electrical Designer, bringing 12 years of expertise to electrical engineering design projects in California. Her path began with an interest in interior design during high school, leading her to community college where she pursued architecture and interior design courses. After starting as an administrative assistant in a design field, she discovered a passion for electrical work and advanced to her current position through dedication and on-the-job learning from mentors. In her role, Skade handles project management, oversees a team responsible for drafting and design, acts as the main point of contact for clients, performs quality control on drawings, and contributes directly to design efforts. She values asking questions, maintaining detail orientation, clear client communication, producing quality work, and remaining flexible to meet project needs. Skade credits her success to persistence and independence, along with a deep love for her profession that drives continuous growth. She advises others, particularly young women entering the field, to be confident in their contributions and ensure their voices are heard, while stressing the need to never stop learning given frequent code updates and industry shifts. Outside of work, family remains central to her values, and she aspires to volunteer at animal shelters in the future.