Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical

careers-aeieng; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

Year-end bonus (performance-based)

Flexible work environment

Wellness resources

Community initiatives

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) in Washington, DC, seeks an Electrical Project Engineer – Mission Critical to lead design of power distribution and lighting systems for complex data center facilities.

You will guide the discipline team, ensure client specs and codes are met, and develop innovative, energy-efficient building solutions across high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSEE/BSAE or equivalent engineering degree.
• 8+ years designing power distribution and lighting in advanced facilities.
• Knowledge of critical data center electrical/mechanical equipment.
• 4+ years in mission-critical facilities (colocation/hyperscale).
• Electrical calculations and drawings per client specs and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design processes on assigned projects within a discipline.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions aligned with client and project needs.
• Lead discipline team in implementing design solutions.
• Ensure adherence to NEC/IEC and industry standards for data centers.

Skills

PE license

8+ years experience

data center knowledge

leadership

communication

organization

time management

self-motivation

teamwork

NEC knowledge

IEC knowledge

Education

BSEE/BSAE (ABET accredited)

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Navisworks

Job description

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 anElectrical Project Engineer – Mission Critical in ourWashington, 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 position, you will be responsible for engineering design processes on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will also develop innovative and unique engineering solutions to align with project, client and project partner’s needs, and lead the discipline team in implementing the solutions.

Expertise of our most successful Electrical Project Engineer:

• BSEE/BSAE (or another engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
• 8+ years of experience designing power distribution and lighting building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
• Knowledge of critical data center electrical and mechanical equipment / systems.
• Minimum 4 years of experience designing, implementing, and/or operating mission critical facilities (specifically colocation and/or hyperscale data center facilities), including medium and low-voltage power distribution, and backup power / emergency systems.
• Responsible for electrical calculations and development of drawings per the client’s specifications and industry standards.
• Professional engineering registration required.
• Proficiency 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).

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively 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.

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!

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.