Electrical Engineer III

Cannon Design, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 84,210 - 105,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account options

Paid time off

Remote work options

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading design firm in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced electrical engineer with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. The role involves overseeing project engineering responsibilities, preparing construction documents, and conducting site visits. Candidates must have a current PE license in the U.S. and experience with engineering design programs like Revit. The salary range is $84,210 to $105,210, with benefits such as flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Current PE in the United States required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project teamwork planning sessions.
• Assume project engineering responsibilities.
• Prepare construction documents.
• Conduct job-site visits to verify existing conditions.
• Review and markup shop drawings and submittals.

Skills

Electrical engineering system design

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of Revit

Education

PE certification

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

AGI32

SKM Power Tools

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of our multi‑disciplinary team, you will work under the direction of a senior engineer on projects that may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial, and science and technology sectors.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Participate in project teamwork planning sessions and may take a lead role.
• Assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
• Initiate project designs and help develop design goals and systems. Perform electrical engineering system design for building construction.
• Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education, and commercial clients per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in the execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
• Complete quality control checks of engineering documents and layout systems regarding components and parts.
• Participate in value engineering sessions with the architectural/engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and streamline production efforts.
• Review and markup shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFIs and review change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job‑site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk‑through of sites.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Current PE in the United States required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Independent thinker, analytical, contributes to process development.
• Working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, AGI32, Visual, SKM Power Tools) required.

The salary range for this position is \$84,210 to \$105,210. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending account options; voluntary insurances; paid time off; flex‑time schedules; remote work options; a 401(k) plan; and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. CannonDesign’s policy also prohibits any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in an investigation into such complaints.