Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Flexible Schedules

Dental/Medical

End of year bonus

3 weeks of PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Washington, DC, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on supporting MEP electrical designs for building projects, with opportunities for growth within a dynamic electrical department.

The position requires 5+ years of electrical MEP design experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, PE registration, and strong skills in lighting, power distribution, and calculations. A Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical MEP design experience.
• Proficiency in lighting design, power distribution, and electrical capacity calculations.
• Experience with construction documents.
• Ability to perform own engineering design and calculations.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support MEP electrical designs for building projects.
• Lead Project Engineer for work involving Electrical systems.
• Prepare and direct construction documentation, studies, and other critical reports.
• Provide project recommendations and collaborate with clients.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers on staff.

Skills

5+ years of electrical MEP design

Lighting design

Power distribution

Electrical capacity calculations

Construction documents

Own engineering design & calculations

Revit

AutoCAD

PE registration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic electrical department as an Electrical Engineer, where you will be instrumental in supporting MEP electrical designs for building projects. This role primarily focuses on production, but offers flexibility for growth and development within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Support MEP electrical designs for building projects.
• Serve as Lead Project Engineer for work involving Electrical systems.
• Prepare and direct construction documentation, studies, and other critical reports.
• Provide project recommendations and collaborate with clients.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior engineers on staff.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of electrical MEP design experience.
• Proficiency in lighting design, power distribution, and electrical capacity calculations.
• Experience with construction documents.
• Ability to perform own engineering design and calculations.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Professional Engineering registration (PE) is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of previous electrical engineering work experience in building design.
• Experience with lighting distribution, lighting power distribution, and uninterruptible power supply.

Work Environment

The office is located in Union Station, offering a unique atmosphere fostered by the firm's founders, who have extensive experience at high levels within large engineering firms. The company prides itself on its growth and the absence of bureaucracy typical of larger firms. The team is welcoming and laid-back, making it an excellent environment for long-term career development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of WASHINGTON, DC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

• 401k Match
• Flexible Schedules
• Dental/Medical
• End of year bonus
• 3 weeks of PTO

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in WASHINGTON,DC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.