Electrical MEP Engineer

Futures Consulting, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Consulting, LLC in Arlington, VA seeks an Electrical MEP Engineer with 3+ years of experience to design electrical systems for commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential projects. You will develop plans and specs, perform load calculations, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is required, as is knowledge of NEC codes. EIT is preferred; PE license is a plus. You’ll contribute from concept through construction documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in an MEP environment.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting design, and load calculations.
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems, fire alarms, and lighting controls.
• Working knowledge of NEC and building codes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• EIT preferred; PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial, residential, healthcare, and K-12 projects.
• Develop electrical plans, construction documents, and specifications.
• Perform electrical load calculations, lighting layouts, and power distribution design.
• Design and coordinate low-voltage, fire alarm, and lighting control systems.
• Prepare and review drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and structural teams.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes and industry standards.
• Assist with construction administration, submittal reviews, and RFIs.

Skills

Load calculations

Lighting design

Power distribution

Team coordination

Code compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical MEP Engineer with 3+ years of experience in the design of electrical systems for commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building systems design, including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems. This individual will work alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop efficient, code-compliant designs from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial, residential, healthcare, and K-12 projects.
• Develop electrical plans, construction documents, and technical specifications.
• Perform electrical load calculations, lighting layouts, and power distribution design.
• Design and coordinate low-voltage, fire alarm, and lighting control systems.
• Prepare and review drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and structural teams.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Assist with construction administration, submittal reviews, and responding to RFIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting or building design environment.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting design, and electrical load calculations.
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems, fire alarms, and lighting controls.
• Working knowledge of NEC and applicable building codes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license is a plus.