Experienced Design Engineer / Electrical Engineer

ERG; Indian Head (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic research and consulting firm as an electrical engineer, where you'll independently develop innovative electrical designs for federal projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance existing buildings and power distribution systems. With a focus on technical excellence, you'll prepare detailed design packages, conduct thorough reviews, and manage projects from concept to completion. If you're passionate about engineering and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect chance to advance your career while making a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Educational Benefits

401k Plan

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems.
• Fluent in NFPA 70 NEC and experienced with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to buildings.
• Conduct technical reviews of design packages for compliance and requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NFPA 70 NEC

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Electrical Design Software

Technical Review Tools

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to independently develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and power distribution systems at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland. This position will be hybrid at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG’s Chantilly and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Alternative work schedules may be considered.

Job Description:

• Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work.
• Prepare design packages (including electrical design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates) for renovation projects such as replacement and installation of HVAC, electrical power service, emergency generator, surge suppression, lightning protection, grounding, bonding, control systems, and telecommunications systems.
• Conduct technical reviews of design packages created by others to assess compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), electrical codes, and regulations, as well as end-user requirements.
• Provide technical input to proposal development for renovation projects.
• Support design process from concept through delivery of completed design package.
• Prepare technical memoranda/reports that summarize information, such as requirements or the basis of design.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders, internal and external, and the design team (e.g., engineering department, manufacturing department).
• Serve as a project manager and/or design manager on some assigned projects.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 8 years experience required; 10+ years is preferred.
• At least five years of experience with designing electrical power systems for new or upgraded buildings.
• Experience with the design of energetics-related safety systems (e.g., bonding & grounding, lightning protection systems) is preferred but not required.
• Must be fluent in NFPA 70 NEC.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations.

$100,000 - $180,000 a year

A signing bonus may be offered to exceptionally well qualified candidates.

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.