Electrical Engineer (Mid-Senior Level)

Progressive Design, Inc.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Progressive Design, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a full-time/direct hire position in Midlothian, VA. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial engineering and an Electrical Engineering degree. Candidates will perform electrical design duties and work closely with project managers and clients.

Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to pass a drug test and background check.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the heavy industrial field.
• Virginia Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a drug test & background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design duties on assigned projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to develop solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineers to allocate tasks within department resources.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited undergraduate program

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer. This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, VA (Richmond, VA area).

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the heavy industrial field
• Understanding of company and client standards, and development of electrical power, controls, and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements
• Perform electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Clients to develop and execute safe, compliant, effective, and cost-effective solutions
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Create materials lists and obtain quotations for design components
• Assist Engineers and Project Managers in developing schedules, specifications, and design concepts
• Perform fieldwork and technical research
• Understand field construction phases and support constructability reviews
• Maintain project design files, including supplemental vendor documentation and calculation sheets
• Certify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products in assigned areas of responsibility
• Collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers to allocate tasks within department resources
• Maintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent design activities

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited undergraduate program
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the heavy industrial field
• Virginia Professional Engineer preferred but not required
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Results‑oriented
• Team player
• Uncompromised commitment to quality
• Must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a drug test & background check

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Overview

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family‑owned Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, PDI has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi‑discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and PDI President Erica Burgess acquired ownership and established PDI as a Woman‑Owned business. Our team’s knowledge and hands‑on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full‑service, multi‑discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas, including EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates. We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, film, fiber, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.