Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm seeks a seasoned Electrical Engineer to enhance U.S. border security operations. Responsibilities include analyzing system requirements, designing electrical systems, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience and strong foundational skills in electrical engineering and a commitment to supporting advanced technical operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the expert for electrical engineering within a federal technical program office.
• Design and assess low-voltage and power distribution systems.
• Travel to project sites to conduct field assessments.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems integration

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Garud is seeking a seasoned and motivated Electrical Engineer with demonstrated experience to support federal Program Management Office (PMO). You will be responsible for identifying, acquiring, and fielding emerging technologies to enhance U.S. border security operations. This role is ideal for engineers who bring a strong foundation in electrical design, systems integration, and applied problem-solving.

As part of an interdisciplinary technical team, the Electrical Engineer will apply expertise across a wide range of power and electrical systems used to support advanced capabilities such as surveillance platforms, remote sensing, autonomous systems, mobile operations, and field-based communications. The role blends hands-on engineering with field validation, supporting the integration of next- technologies into operational use at the tactical edge.

Candidates are expected to be focused and solution-oriented individuals who work well independently while working with a cross-functional team of experts.

About Garud

Garud is a Maryland-based, SBA-Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), and a highly-specialized provider of Technical and Professional services to organizations with demanding requirements. Our portfolio of customers includes the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Education (DoED), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal, State and Local Authorities tasked with developing and fielding cutting-edge technologies. Our team includes Engineers, Scientists and Subject Matter Experts with hard-to-find experience and qualifications, and we apply industry accepted quality processes that include CMMI-DEV (Level II Appraised), CMMI-SVC (Level III Appraised) and various ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013). To learn more about Garud go to https: www.garudtechnology.com

Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as the subject matter expert for electrical engineering within a federal technical program office, providing guidance on the planning, design, integration, and evaluation of electrical and power systems.
• Analyze and define electrical system requirements to support field-deployed technologies such as surveillance towers, remote sensors, communications nodes, and mobile command units.
• Design and assess low-voltage and power distribution systems, including primary service, backup power, grounding, lighting, and protection systems.
• Assess backup power requirements, including generator sizing, solar integration, hybrid solutions, and energy storage considerations in austere environments.
• Review and provide technical input on engineering design packages, electrical system specifications, and cost estimates; ensure compliance with applicable codes and DHS standards.
• Support the assessment, adaptation, and field validation of emerging technologies requiring specialized electrical support, including autonomous surveillance systems, rapidly deployable sensors, and integrated energy solutions.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and communications engineers, facility managers, and program stakeholders to ensure integrated system designs and successful project execution.
• Provide engineering insight for value engineering analyses, technical risk assessments, and cost-benefit studies.
• Travel to project sites to conduct field assessments, support design reviews, inspect installation work, and participate in Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).

Required Educations, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering with emphasis on infrastructure systems, power distribution, or applied mission systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification .
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other applicable electrical and construction codes and standards.
• Experience working with federal agencies (e.g., DHS, DoD) or on mission-driven technology programs is strongly .
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and performance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40% to support site visits and program reviews.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DHS/CBP Background Investigation (BI) is required; active CBP BI .

Qualifications & Certifications (Desired)

• A current Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in Training (EIT) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other industry-related certification

Location: On-site at offices located in the Capital Region, primarily Arlington VA. Telework may be authorized.

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to pass DHS/CBP Background Investigation.

Garud provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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