Senior Electrical Design Engineer (OES)

GHT Limited; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GHT Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Operations & Energy Services Studio. The role involves providing engineering support throughout the lifecycle of buildings, including commissioning, troubleshooting, and project management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electrical systems and project leadership, with opportunities for career progression and mentorship.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Generously subsidized medical plan options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan with company contributions

Opportunities for performance-based bonuses

On-site leadership training and mentoring

Company-sponsored events

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in post-construction and building operations services.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems operation, installation, and design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical system commissioning specifications and plans.
• Act as Project Manager for assigned projects.
• Perform engineering design tasks and troubleshooting for projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Engineering Design

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

BlueBeam

Job description

With nearly 60 years of successful MEP design experience, GHT is one of the largest MEP engineering consulting firms in the DC Metro area. Our LEED Gold certified office is close to the Ballston Metro and in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. We provide an exceptional career experience through compensation, benefits, flexibility, and career opportunities:

• Hybrid work environment
• 3 generously subsidized medical plan options through CareFirst's local platform and national access to BlueCross/Blue Shield providers; subsidized national dental and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus core and flexible holidays (and more!)
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Opportunities to earn performance-based bonuses throughout the year.
• On-site leadership offering training and mentoring opportunities.
• True career progression through development in terms of design, MEP project management and leadership roles.
• Chance to train, develop, and mentor others.
• Personal and professional recognition.
• Company-sponsored events, meals and refreshments.

If you would like to join an industry-leading MEP engineering consulting firm, complete an application, and submit a cover letter and resume in confidence.

About the Role

GHT is seeking a bright and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Operations & Energy Services Studio. The candidate will be a member of the team that provides engineering support and analysis for the entire life cycle of buildings, from pre-construction design through post-construction services for GHT Limited’s clients, including systems commissioning, troubleshooting, building assessment and due-diligence reporting, feasibility studies, and energy modeling. This role requires strong engineering design skills, a well-rounded knowledge of electrical systems operations and installation, and of interaction with mechanical and plumbing systems.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Responsibilities:

• Prepare electrical system commissioning specifications, commissioning plans. Act as Commissioning Authority on projects.
• Perform engineering design tasks for projects.
• Provide electrical troubleshooting for projects (primarily projects GHT did not design), including field investigations, design analysis, and issuing reports and sketches of corrective actions, as appropriate.
• Act as Project Manager for assigned projects: prepare proposals for review/approval by the Principal; act as the point-of-contact; schedule resources; prepare billing reports; coordinate the necessary design and engineering resources; and receive and disseminate all project correspondence, reports, etc.
• Interact with internal and external clients, perform engineering site visits, perform engineering analysis, prepare written reports and design documents, and perform commissioning activities on new and existing equipment.
• Perform systems evaluations, write building assessment reports, do feasibility and due-diligence studies, and other post-construction services.
• Perform duties as a manager and/or mentor to assigned staff, including training, review of reports/correspondence, and input to the Principal regarding individual performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Non-degreed applicants with equivalent levels of knowledge and proven work experience will be considered (such as a master electrician).
• Preferred
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, and LEED/GBI accreditation.
• Membership in BCxA/other recognized commissioning associations.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) title or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ experience in post-construction and building operations services for commercial construction, and must have a strong knowledge of electrical systems operation, installation, and design, including interface with mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Expertise with lighting controls, life safety and fire alarm systems to perform troubleshooting, recommend corrective action.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and resolve conflict.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), AutoCAD and Revit, BlueBeam/Adobe.
• Current driver’s license and able to travel to job sites mostly in the metro DC area; however, occasional out-of-area travel will be required, including carrying equipment/materials, climbing, sitting, standing, walking, balancing.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. GHT participates in E-Verify.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Certain projects may have additional requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.