Electrical Design Engineer

JMT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision

Company paid Life and Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and/

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our fast-paced, ESOP-owned team in the Washington, DC area. You will work with senior staff from conceptual electrical design through construction and commissioning of facilities across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate holds a degreed Electrical Engineering degree and up to 5 years of experience, with exposure to lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, security, and communications systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 0-5 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform design computations.
• Provide input on solutions using engineering fundamentals.
• Assist with layout and design of routine small and medium sized engineering projects.
• Evaluate equipment and materials.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
• Develop construction cost estimates.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Written and verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Engineer-in-Training certification

Tools

Autodesk CADD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary:

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

JMT is seeking a degreed electrical engineer with the desire to work within a fast paced quality driven environment within a growing organization. Working with senior engineering staff from the initial conceptual electrical design to construction and commissioning of large and small facilities type projects. The Electrical Engineer will have the opportunity work with a diverse and experienced staff in resolving a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements) while benefitting from a solid quality control process. The ideal candidate is an individual with the motivation and desire to excel within the consulting engineering field while embracing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization.

Typical work assignments center around facilities engineering and design projects of varying sizes within the educational, public works, water/wastewater, transportation, transit, and aviation industries. JMT is seeking candidates willing to work on and learn a wide range electrical systems including lighting systems, power and emergency power distribution systems; fire alarm systems; security; CCTV and access control; and communication systems.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Compensation for this position is $82,000-$85,000/annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform design computations
• Provide input on solutions to problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals
• Assist with layout and design of routine small and medium sized engineering projects
• Evaluate equipment and materials
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Written and oral communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field

Qualifications preferred:

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Working knowledge of Autodesk’s CADD and Autodesk’s Revit
• Related experience
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.