$96,000–$156,000 Per Year
AutoCAD, Bill of Materials (BOM), Building Codes, Building Regulations, Building Systems, Commissioning, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Fire Alarm, Fire Safety, Fire Suppression/Control, Identify Issues, Life Safety Systems, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Problem Solving Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Security Equipment, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems/Internals Programming, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Training/Teaching
Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to support a leading engineering and systems integration organization. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm, mass notification, fire suppression, and other life safety systems. This is a great opportunity in the McLean, VA area, as well as positions in Atlanta, GA and Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities for the Electrical Engineer:
- Lead in-house testing (PITCO) and onsite commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems.
- Perform system programming, troubleshooting, and technical support.
- Assist in system design, including shop drawings, calculations, and code-compliant deliverables.
- Conduct site surveys, produce reports, and develop takeoffs and bill of materials.
- Support project execution, scheduling, documentation, and issue resolution.
- Provide training, maintain project records and as-builts, and support project closeout activities.
Qualifications for the Electrical Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) with 2+ years of experience.
- Willing to obtain NICET II certification in fire detection and alarm systems. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Knowledge of fire alarm systems, including programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of NFPA codes and building regulations (IBC, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70).
- Experience with system design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.
Compensation for the Electrical Engineer:
- Salary Range: $96,000 - $156,000 Depending on Experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave.
This job opens for applications on 5/27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Electrical Engineer, fire alarm systems, life safety systems, mass notification systems, fire suppression systems, PITCO testing, commissioning, system programming, troubleshooting, NFPA codes, IBC, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, AutoCAD, Revit, shop drawings, bill of materials, site surveys, code compliance, engineering design, project support, system installation, technical support, as-built documentation, security clearance eligible, NICET II (or willing), building systems, electrical engineering