Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Gigantes Group; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with profit-sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Educational assistance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Gigantes Group in Indian Head, MD is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer to lead electrical design, perform technical reviews, and manage facility upgrade projects from concept through delivery at a premier defense site. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in electrical engineering (4+ in power systems), an active PE or progressing toward licensure, and expertise with NFPA 70/NEC, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license active or in progress.
• 6+ years in electrical engineering with 4+ years in power systems design for facilities.
• Proficient with NFPA 70 / NEC; hands-on with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• US citizenship and DoD Secret Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and prepare design packages for facility upgrades.
• Conduct technical reviews for UFC/NEC compliance and end-user requirements.
• Act as Project Manager or Design Manager on initiatives, driving delivery.
• Prepare basis-of-design documents and technical reports for proposals.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for execution.

Skills

Power systems design expertise

Project management

Technical writing

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NFPA 70 / NEC

Job description

Salary Range: $110,000 – $210,000 / year

About the Opportunity

I am currently partnering with a premier engineering and multidisciplinary consulting firm to recruit a high-caliber Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer. My client delivers high-impact technical solutions across science, technology, and defense infrastructure, offering a vibrant, collaborative environment where top engineering talent can thrive.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at a key defense facility in Indian Head, MD (conveniently situated within 30 miles of Washington, DC, and 25 miles of Alexandria, VA). In this role, you will lead electrical design, perform critical technical reviews, and manage infrastructure upgrade projects from concept through final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Design & Execution: Develop comprehensive design packages—including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for facility upgrades, main power distribution, emergency power systems, surge suppression, lightning protection, grounding/bonding, and control/telecom systems.
• Technical Quality & Compliance: Conduct thorough technical reviews of external design packages to ensure full alignment with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and end-user requirements.
• Project Leadership: Act as Project Manager and/or Design Manager on assigned initiatives, driving progress from early concepts through complete delivery.
• Technical Writing & Proposals: Prepare basis-of-design documentation, technical reports, and engineering inputs for prospective project proposals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate closely with internal design teams, site operations, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of electrical engineering experience, including at least 4 years focused on electrical power systems design for new or modernized facilities.
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or Working Towards A PE.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in NFPA 70 / NEC standards. Solid hands-on experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Specialized Skills: Experience with energetics-related safety systems (e.g., specialized bonding, grounding, and lightning protection) is a strong plus.
• Clearance & Citizenship: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen (ineligible for Limited Access Authorizations).
• Salary: $140,000 – $220,000 per year, depending on depth of experience and skills.
• Benefits Package: My client offers an outstanding benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous 401(k) plan with profit-sharing; 11–20 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, sick leave; life/disability insurance; educational assistance; and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.