Electrical Engineer/Designer

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Designer in Tysons, VA to design electrical systems for high-rise buildings, data centers, and commercial spaces. The role emphasizes coordination with MEP teams, field data collection, and producing Revit designs.

Qualified candidates bring a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering and 5+ years of electrical design experience, with strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, and codes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design and construction.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering required.
• Proficiency in Revit for electrical design drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC, IECC, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for various facilities.
• Produce electrical design drawings using Revit.
• Perform field investigations to assess existing conditions and gather data.
• Ensure quality control, scheduling, and programming of electrical design deliverables.
• Coordinate and communicate progress with MEP teams; perform load calculations and voltage drop analyses.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication (verbal/written)

Initiative/drive

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer/Designer serves to design electrical systems for buildings such as high-rise buildings, data center, multifamily, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces.

Responsibilities:

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for various facility types
• Produce electrical design drawings using Revit software
• Perform field investigations to assess existing conditions and gather project data
• Ensure quality control, scheduling, and programming of electrical design deliverables
• Coordinate and communicate progress with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams
• Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, and short-circuit analysis

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in electrical design and construction
• Technical Skills:
  • demonstrated project coordination and facilitation experience
  • solid understanding of power distribution, emergency power systems, grounding, and lighting design
  • experience with breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and voltage drop calculations
  • familiar with electrical codes (NEC), energy efficiency standards (IECC), and industry best practices
  • have experience with high-rise electrical systems, hospitality power infrastructure, and renewable energy integration
• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for design and specifications
• Proficiency in Revit
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
  

Location: Tyson, VA

Travel: minimal

This role is eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Experience

Preferred

5 years:

5+ years of experience in electrical design and construction

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