Electrical Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer; Fairfax (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-contributed 401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fairfax, VA, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer. This role involves designing power systems for water and wastewater facilities, leading multiple projects, and performing site visits. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 5-14 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Comprehensive health benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-14 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design.
• Licensed as a registered professional engineer in at least one U.S. state.
• Ability to be licensed in additional states at the request of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Design power systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Serve as lead electrical engineer on multiple projects.
• Perform site visits from design through construction.
• Complete construction administration tasks.
• Represent electrical discipline in client project meetings.

Skills

Power systems design

Communication skills

Electrical design in AutoCAD/Revit

Electrical power system studies with SKM/ETAP

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

Bluebeam

Job description

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for our Fairfax, VA office. Candidate will provide electrical engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects, serving as lead electrical engineer when required. Candidate will support projects both local to and regional to the office, as well as supporting projects in other areas as requested by the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Power systems design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout and related activities at water and wastewater facilities
• Prepare project specifications and edit corporate electrical master specifications as needed to suit each project
• Serve as the lead electrical engineer on multiple concurrent projects. Ensure the work is performed in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Perform site visits as needed from project conceptual design through construction
• Perform electrical design work in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required by the project
• Perform electrical power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP as required by the project
• Complete construction administration tasks including review of shop drawings, replies to requests for information, change order requests and similar tasks
• Perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project
• Monitor and participate in the field testing and start-up of electrical systems
• Represent the electrical discipline in client project meetings
• Interaction with clients, contractors, and engineers from other disciplines
• Serve as a technical mentor for less experienced electrical staff
• Assist in business development activities such as proposal preparation
• Develop scope and fee documents for electrical portions of projects
• Fill the role of Project Manager for selected electrical projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 5-14 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design
• Licensed as a registered professional engineer in at least one U.S. state
• Ability to be licensed in additional states at the request of the firm
• Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
• Experience in Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication skills allowing for successful interaction with clients, contractors, and other engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry
• Experience with Bluebeam software and Bluebeam Studio
• Experience with instrumentation and control systems including instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location