Electrical Engineer II - Mission Critical

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

Performance-based year-end bonus

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Community-focused initiatives

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc in Washington, D.C. is looking for an Electrical Engineer II to improve reliability in mission critical systems. This role involves developing system designs and achieving energy-efficient solutions. Candidates need a BSEE or BSAE and 4+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a salary range of $90,000 to $152,000.

Joining AEI means being part of a collaborative team that values well-being, mentorship, and professional development framed around critical projects in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of critical data center electrical and mechanical equipment / systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing colocation data centers and/or mission critical facilities.
• PE License or ability to become licensed.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including NEC and IEC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document system designs from concept plans and technical design criteria.
• Interpret and utilize information set forth in basis of design, user inputs, and field surveys.
• Lead efforts to achieve energy-efficient building solutions for data center clients.

Skills

Strong spoken and written communications skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Effective working individually and within team environments

Education

BSEE or BSAE

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Navisworks

Job description

Job ID: 2026-5709 | Location: US-MD-Washington DC

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we've supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic's world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft's renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

As an Electrical Engineer II - Mission Critical in our Washington, D.C. office, you will help us empower our data center clients to trust in the reliability of their mission critical systems to preserve data, protect assets, and save lives. You'll also lead efforts to achieve energy‑efficient building solutions and help operators improve their ability to safely and effectively manage the data center.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will exercise independent judgment to develop and document system designs from concept plans and technical design criteria and interpret and utilize information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE or BSAE required.
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of critical data center electrical and mechanical equipment / systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing colocation data center and/or mission critical facilities.
• PE License or ability to become licensed.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, Navisworks) preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Additional Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters—because your best work happens when you're supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we'll continue to invest in.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $90,000 - $152,000.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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