Engineer – Electrical Engineering

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

The Electrical Engineer located in Sterling, VA is a senior-level engineering position responsible for providing technical expertise and oversight to ensure engineering designs comply with project requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and technical specifications. This role oversees electrical design development, coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, and supports projects from initial design through construction and commissioning.

The Engineer III also provides technical leadership, resolves complex engineering challenges, and mentors and develops other engineering professionals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and oversee engineers, designers, and project staff on assigned projects and technical initiatives.

• Serve as the Engineer of Record for projects when assigned.

• Review, evaluate, and process equipment and system submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Coordinate electrical design activities with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other electrical trades.

• Oversee the design and development of power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.

• Review and develop electrical power system single-line diagrams, including feeder sizing, overcurrent protection, and equipment elevations.

• Conduct or oversee short-circuit, overcurrent protection coordination, and arc-flash studies.

• Conduct or oversee electrical distribution analyses, including voltage drop, voltage droop, and underground thermal calculations using the Neher-McGrath method.

• Oversee project specifications and electrical equipment procurement activities.

• Conduct job site visits to survey existing electrical conditions and assess field requirements.

• Utilize engineering analysis software and professional judgment to evaluate electrical loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents.

• Perform value engineering studies to evaluate construction costs and identify opportunities to improve project efficiency.

• Attend project design meetings and coordinate with clients, architects, mechanical contractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.

• Work closely with project management to align design criteria with project budgets, deliverables, and schedules.

• Investigate and resolve drawing interpretation issues, design conflicts, interferences, and technical problems encountered during construction.

• Develop project-specific electrical specifications and ensure design documentation meets project requirements.

• Prepare complete and accurate sequences of operation for designed electrical systems.

• Apply electrical engineering principles to the design of high-tech, mission-critical healthcare, commercial, industrial, high-rise residential, and other facilities.

• Review engineering plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.

• Oversee design progress, establish project schedules, and coordinate electrical engineering activities with city, state, county, and other regulatory agencies.

• Prepare documentation required for building commissioning.

• Resolve complex engineering problems involving conflicting design requirements, material limitations, constructability, and technical coordination.

• Support equipment and system testing and commissioning activities.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned based on project and business unit needs.

WHAT YOU BRING TO US

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.

• U.S.-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

• At least one year of on-site field experience strongly encouraged.

• A combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, value engineering, applicable codes, and industry standards.

• Ability to develop technically sound, constructible electrical designs for complex projects.

• Proficiency with Autodesk software, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), lighting and illumination software, and Oracle tools used for engineering productivity and cost estimating.

Project Management and Organization

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks while adapting to changing priorities.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and respond positively to changing project requirements.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Communication and Collaboration

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels, management, vendors, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 50% travel, excluding local field visits.