Senior Electrical Engineer

Engtal; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Employer-supported medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance available

Professional development and tuition

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Engtal in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of electrical building systems and facilities design experience to lead complex government, institutional, and commercial projects. You will act as the electrical discipline lead, guiding design through construction and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge in power distribution, lighting, and secure facilities, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of electrical building systems / facilities design experience.
• Experience with government, institutional, and/or commercial facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with SKM and AGI32.
• Ability to independently lead projects from initial survey through completion.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for government, institutional, and commercial facilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical-related project issues
• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and telecom/data systems
• Design medium-voltage, UPS, emergency generator, grounding, and utility systems
• Perform electrical calculations and equipment selection
• Conduct site surveys and existing-condition assessments
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and project specifications
• Coordinate designs across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Direct and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers
• Respond to RFIs and review construction submittals
• Conduct and document final inspections
• Develop as-built drawings and project documentation
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Perform quality-control reviews of electrical designs
• Support projects from initial design through construction completion

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project management

Strong communication

PE License

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

AGI32

Job description

Chantilly, VA | On-Site | 10+ Years Experience

About the Role

An established engineering consulting firm in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of electrical building systems and facilities design experience.

The position offers the opportunity to lead technically complex government, institutional, and commercial projects, including highly secure facilities, renovations, and new construction.

The successful candidate will serve as the electrical discipline lead and take ownership of projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initial site survey and design through construction administration and final inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for government, institutional, and commercial facilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical-related project issues
• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and telecom/data systems
• Design medium-voltage, UPS, emergency generator, grounding, and utility systems
• Perform electrical calculations and equipment selection
• Conduct site surveys and existing-condition assessments
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and project specifications
• Coordinate designs across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Direct and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers
• Respond to RFIs and review construction submittals
• Conduct and document final inspections
• Develop as-built drawings and project documentation
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Perform quality-control reviews of electrical designs
• Support projects from initial design through construction completion

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical building systems / facilities design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Extensive experience with government, institutional, and/or commercial facilities
• Experience with both renovation and new construction projects
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and lighting design
• Experience with medium-voltage systems, UPS, emergency generators, grounding, and utility systems
• Experience designing fire alarm and telecom/data systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with SKM and AGI32
• Ability to independently lead projects from initial survey through completion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate engineers and designers
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred
• LEED AP, RCDD, or CDT certification beneficial

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established engineering consulting firm with a strong presence in the Northern Virginia / DC Metro market
• Work on technically challenging government, secure, institutional, and commercial facilities
• Lead projects throughout the full engineering lifecycle
• Exposure to complex electrical infrastructure including medium voltage, emergency power, UPS, security, and communications systems
• Combination of renovation and new construction projects
• Opportunity to serve as the electrical discipline lead
• Direct responsibility for technical decisions, project delivery, and quality control
• Opportunity to mentor and provide technical leadership to other engineers
• Exposure to projects located both domestically and internationally
• Competitive compensation of $100,000–$170,000
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employer-supported medical benefits
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available
• Established engineering environment focused on technical excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance

This opportunity is particularly well suited to a PE-level electrical engineer with federal or government facilities experience who wants to remain technically hands‑on while taking ownership of complex projects and leading other engineers.