Junior Electrical Design Engineer (Commercial Lighting Design & Power Distribution)

Alphatec PC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphatec PC is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer in the Washington, DC area to join the Electrical Engineering team. You will collaborate with architects and mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers on complex building projects, focusing on power, lighting, and low-voltage systems.

The role offers hands-on design experience across project phases, including design, CD’s, and follow-on activities, with opportunities for growth within the company. Local candidates only; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• EIT license preferred; licensure pursued.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems.
• Prepare deliverables: equipment selection, calculations, construction documents (Revit), specs, design analysis.
• Support sustainable design initiatives and LEED/GBI submissions.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

DoD UFC knowledge

EIT preferred

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Named one of the Top Companies in the Washington DC Area, Alphatec has spent more than 50 years designing buildings for federal and local government clients. Our portfolio runs from administrative buildings to highly specialized facilities: biomedical and R&D labs, data centers, and aircraft hangars. Sustainability is central to our design approach, with the majority of our projects achieving LEED Silver certification.

Your Role

As part of our Electrical Engineering team, you'll work side by side with in-house architects and mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineers on complex, highly coordinated projects. You'll get hands-on experience designing building systems that meet new government performance standards, modernize aging facilities, and deliver long-term value to end users and building owners.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage communications systems with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams
• Prepare basic deliverables such as equipment selection, calculations, construction documents (Revit), specifications, design analysis, and completion of projects
• Contribute to Alphatec’s sustainable design initiatives for USGBC and GBI submissions in pursuit of LEED or Green Globe certifications
• Must be able to assist Electrical team on multiple projects, exhibit technical knowledge, support to team members, and verify that all work is completed as planned and scheduled
• Conduct building systems survey and prepare assessments
• Junior-Level position within the Electrical Engineering department, offering additional opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be local to DC Area - this is not a remote position
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and/or MSEE
• EIT license preferred, pursuit to licensure required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the design of electrical systems
• Proficiency in AUTODESK Building Design Suite (AutoCAD and Revit)
• CEM, RCDD, LEED GA or LEED AP BD+C, Well AP preferred
• Broad knowledge of standard codes and compliance methods, including DoD UFC criteria
• Strong communication and organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects
• US citizenship and valid driver's license required for government clearance
• Experience in all project phases (design, CD’s & follow-on)