Senior Electrical Design Lead - BIM/VDC Expert

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced electrical designer with 10+ years in the commercial electrical field. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD and Revit. Responsibilities include reviewing construction documents, performing calculations for circuit sizing, and participating in project coordination. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical facilities. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility to access classified information.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial electrical field experience or 10 years of experience as a Designer using AutoCAD.
• 8+ years of experience with an associate degree.
• 5+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision as part of the project VDC team.
• Review construction documents to identify modeling requirements.
• Perform basic capacity and voltage drop calculations.
• Model and coordinate electrical and low voltage raceways and equipment.
• Participate in multi-trade coordination and resolve conflicts.
• Produce drawings and sketches and perform quality reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Knowledge of field installation best practices

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to details

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

BlueBeam

MS Office

Job description

A leading engineering firm in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced electrical designer with 10+ years in the commercial electrical field. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD and Revit. Responsibilities include reviewing construction documents, performing calculations for circuit sizing, and participating in project coordination. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical facilities. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility to access classified information.