Senior Electrical Engineer

Austin Community College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Austin Community College is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Germantown, MD, to provide leadership and oversee the Electrical Department. You will develop innovative design solutions while collaborating with other teams to enhance project outcomes.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years’ experience, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) License. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in the industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Electrical Department overseeing team members.
• Develop innovative design solutions for complex architectural challenges.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for project engineering needs.
• Perform engineering assessments and prepare designs and specifications.
• Manage construction processes and conduct field inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Innovative design solutions

Project coordination

Field inspections

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

AGi32

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer (Pathway to Chief Engineer)

Location: Germantown, MD (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

About WAI

WAI is a comprehensive mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, fire protection, and electrical consulting engineering firm providing high-end design services for architectural projects. With over three decades of experience, we execute a wide variety of project types spanning from specialized renovations to facilities in excess of 2 million square feet. Our portfolio includes government, healthcare, education (K-12 and higher ed), hospitality, mixed‑use, and faith‑based facilities. Much of our work is as the prime design firm.

We are looking for more than just a technical engineer; WAI seeks engineers who have a passion for pursuing design excellence and utilizing technology in the design process. Our goal is to integrate MEP systems into the building design so they blend with themes and enhance the design aesthetics rather than overpowering them.

The Opportunity: Technical Leadership & Succession

This position is intended to support our current retiring Chief Electrical Engineer and offers a clear opportunity to develop into this leadership role. You will work out of our Germantown, MD office, specifically our recently renovated "Suite 100"—a technologically forward workspace environment designed to support collaboration and MEP design excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Provide additional leadership for the Electrical Department: Provide oversight, supervision, and quality control for electrical team members.
• Innovate: Develop unique and innovative design solutions that address complex architectural challenges.
• Collaborate: Be proactive and demonstrate a strong understanding of architecture and building construction. You must be able to coordinate effectively with other disciplines to meet the functional engineering needs of the project.
• Execute: Perform engineering assessments, investigations, prepare reports, designs, specifications and cost estimates.
• Manage Construction: Review submittals, respond to RFIs and PCO’s, attend/conduct construction progress meetings, perform field inspections and punch lists, and closeout projects.

Technical Focus: Building Systems

We require deep expertise in the design of complex building systems. You will be responsible for the design and specification of:

• Power Distribution: Normal, emergency, and critical power systems.
• Lighting: Interior and exterior lighting design and advanced lighting control systems.
• Life Safety: Fire alarm, fire suppression coordination, mass notification, and life safety lighting.
• Low Voltage & Technology: Audio/Visual (AV) systems, telecommunications, broadband, and Local Area Networks (LAN).
• Specialized Systems: Video networks, sound & public address systems, central clock systems, and security systems.
• Sustainable Technologies: Net Zero strategies and energy modeling.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
• Experience: 10+ years of work experience within the Architectural-Engineering/Facilities industry.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of our government projects.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, including high proficiency in technical writing.
• Software Proficiency: Must be computer‑oriented with working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit. Familiarity with electrical/lighting applications such as SKM and AGi32 is required. Expertise with MS Word and Excel. Proficiency with Google Suite and similar software.

Benefits & Culture

WAI offers an energetic, team‑oriented environment with a lifetime of potential growth.

• Compensation: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Health & Wellness: Medical insurance, life insurance, and a paid health club membership.
• Time Off: Paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for Professional Association memberships and State Licensure Renewal.