Electrical Engineer - 173974

Piper Companies; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to support a leading engineering and systems integration organization. The role is based in the McLean, VA area with opportunities in Atlanta, GA and Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities include leading in-house testing and on-site commissioning of fire alarm and life-safety systems, system programming and troubleshooting, and assisting with design, shop drawings, surveys, and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years’ experience.
• NICET II certification in fire detection and alarm systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, NFPA codes, and building regs.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit for drawings and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house testing and onsite commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Perform system programming, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Assist in system design, including shop drawings, calculations, and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys, produce reports, and develop takeoffs and bill of materials.
• Support project execution, scheduling, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Provide training, maintain project records and as-builts, and support closeout activities.

Skills

Fire protection engineering

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA codes knowledge

Secret clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

NICET II certification

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to support a leading engineering and systems integration organization. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of fire detection and alarm, mass notification, fire suppression, and other life safety systems. This is a great opportunity in the McLean, VA area, as well as positions in Atlanta, GA and Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities for the Electrical Engineer:

• Lead in-house testing (PITCO) and onsite commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Perform system programming, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Assist in system design, including shop drawings, calculations, and code-compliant deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys, produce reports, and develop takeoffs and bill of materials.
• Support project execution, scheduling, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Provide training, maintain project records and as-builts, and support project closeout activities.

Qualifications for the Electrical Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Fire Protection, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) with 2+ years of experience.
• Willing to obtain NICET II certification in fire detection and alarm systems. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, including programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of NFPA codes and building regulations (IBC, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70).
• Experience with system design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Compensation for the Electrical Engineer:

• Salary Range: $96,000 - $120,000 *Depending on Experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave.

This job opens for applications on 9/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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