Electrical Engineer

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Fairfax, VA headquarters. Ideal candidates will have a PE license, a BSEE or Arch Engineering degree, and 5-10 years of experience in electrical design. Responsibilities include producing electrical construction documents for various commercial projects, with opportunities for remote work.

The projected salary range for this position is between $117,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience and other factors. Join our team to work on innovative building systems and lead electrical solutions!

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in electrical power, lighting and fire alarm system design.
• PE license required; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Experience designing electrical systems and producing design documents.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce electrical construction documents.
• Coordination of MEP systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing.
• Assist with design of power and control systems.

Skills

Electrical system design

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

LEED accreditation

5-10 years experience

Self-starter

Education

BSEE or Arch Engineering degree

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

Be a Key Player in Leading Electrical Solutions with Dewberry - Join our Fairfax, VA team as an Electrical Engineer!

Dewberry is excited to invite applications for an Electrical Engineer with a Professional Engineering (PE) license to join our esteemed team at our Fairfax, VA headquarters. We value flexibility and understand the needs of modern professionals, so opportunities for remote work may also be available.

In this vital role, you will thrive in a dynamic, multi‑discipline team environment, taking charge of designing and producing Electrical construction documents for high‑profile commercial and institutional projects. You will also be instrumental in crafting innovative building systems that push the boundaries of excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

• BSEE or Arch Engineering degree.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in electrical power, lighting and fire alarm system design.
• PE required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have experience designing electrical systems and producing design documents for listed project types in Revit MEP and AutoCAD. Experience with Navisworks would be a plus.
• Must be a self‑starter with initiative, drive and determination.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include design, drawing production, building information modeling (BIM), specification writing, discipline coordination between the various trades, shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site reviews, and code reviews for MEP systems for Dewberry projects.
• Focus will be on the electrical systems for buildings, however, this position may also include assisting with other building systems and the construction process in the various engineering disciplines practiced: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and construction services.
• The work may include base building and tenant interior systems on commercial, retail, mixed‑use, residential, hotel, transportation, education, and various other types of projects such as microgrids, EV charging stations, fault current and arc flash studies, and battery energy storage systems. Successful candidates may be requested to participate in opportunities in other Dewberry offices.
• Duties may also include the review of MEP systems designed by others, interface with code officials and contractors, working with architects and other clients, and working with others within the Dewberry organization.
• The Electrical Engineer will also assist with the design and specification of power and control systems, system layouts, load calculations, equipment sizing and selection.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

The projected range for this position is $117,000-$150,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee’s. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.