Mission Critical Electrical Engineer - Mid-Level

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Mission Critical Professional Electrical Engineer to design high-reliability electrical systems for data centers. The role is onsite in our Baltimore, MD office and requires ABET-accredited degree and Maryland PE license.

Ideal candidates have 11–15 years of progressive experience, expertise in power distribution and system resilience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland is required.
• 11–15 years of relevant progressive experience including lead engineer on mission critical/data center projects.
• Design experience with UPS, generators, MV switchgear, and static transfer switches.
• SCADA systems and automated operations for critical equipment.
• Compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA-942.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium electrical design projects and direct junior engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, the design team and contractors.

Skills

Lead Engineer experience

Excellent communication

U.S. Citizenship

Strong verbal and written skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

Revit

ETAP or SKM

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking a highly skilled Mission Critical Professional Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team responsible for the design and analysis of high-reliability electrical systems supporting mission critical environments and data centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with a focus on power distribution, redundancy, system resilience, and energy efficiency in mission critical applications. This is an onsite position in our Baltimore, MD office.

Responsibilities

• The engineer shall be able to lead small to medium electrical design projects and direct junior-level engineers.
• The engineer must excel at collaboration with clients, the design team, and contractors.

Technical Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program is required
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland required
• 11-15 years of relevant progressive experience including experience in a Lead Engineer role on mission critical and/or data center projects
• Design experience with the following:
  • One-line diagrams and specifications for mission critical electrical components, including UPS systems, generators, medium voltage switchgear, and static transfer switches.
  • SCADA systems and automated operations for critical equipment
  • Various electrical design topologies; for example, Tier III, Tier IV, N+1, and 2N
• Compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA-942)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent reputation as an engineering professional.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, government TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in ETAP or SKM
• Experience with Revit in the design of complex power systems in raised floor environments

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 - $215,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 3352

- Onsite - Mid Level