Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation days

Profit sharing

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A research and consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical designs for building renovations and upgrades at a military facility. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience, proficiency in electrical power systems, and a PE license. Competitive salary range is offered, along with excellent benefits including health insurance and vacation days. The position is full-time and located in Indian Head, Maryland, requiring effective communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in electrical design.
• Experience designing electrical systems for buildings.
• Fluent in NFPA 70 NEC.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for renovations.
• Prepare design packages and conduct technical reviews.
• Support the design process from concept to delivery.
• Communicate with stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Electrical power system design

Fast-paced communication

Project management

Technical review

Collaboration

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

PE license

8+ years of experience

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 Senior Electrical Design Engineer to independently develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and power distribution systems. This is a full‑time onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

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 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.
• Must have a PE license or be actively pursuing licensure.
• 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

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

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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.