Senior Electrical Engineer

Engtal; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Employer-paid benefits

50% 401k match

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Holidays & vacation

Licensing support

Life & disability insurance

Wellness benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

Engtal, a leading 100% employee-owned engineering and construction firm in the United States, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of complex building systems across new construction and renovation projects. You will drive conceptual design through construction, mentor teams, and engage with clients and contractors in a hybrid work environment.

The role targets an experienced PE-licensed engineer who enjoys hands-on technical leadership, collaboration, and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience, including lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems design and operations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of systems for design-build and facility rehabilitation projects.
• Serve as a design professional during project team design meetings.
• Prepare complex preliminary redline designs to support estimating.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and evaluate equipment requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives and develop effective solutions.
• Perform site inspections to verify construction document compliance.
• Resolve design and engineering issues during construction.
• Lead and supervise less-experienced engineers on projects.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with clients, general contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading 100% employee-owned engineering and construction firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex building systems across new construction and renovation projects. As one of the nation's largest MEP firms, the company delivers innovative engineering solutions and is known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to long-term employee development.

Engineers have the opportunity to remain involved throughout the project lifecycle while benefiting from employee ownership, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Position Overview: Senior Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead, evaluate, design, and engineer complex projects and systems from conceptual design through construction. You'll serve as a key design professional within multidisciplinary project teams, provide technical leadership, and help resolve engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is ideal for an experienced PE-licensed engineer who enjoys remaining technically involved while taking on greater project leadership, client interaction, and mentorship responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of systems for new design-build and facility rehabilitation projects
• Serve as a design professional during project team design meetings
• Prepare complex preliminary redline design layouts to support project estimating
• Perform complex engineering calculations and evaluate equipment and system requirements
• Evaluate design alternatives and develop effective solutions to complex engineering challenges
• Perform site inspections to verify compliance with construction documents
• Resolve design and engineering issues during the construction phase
• Lead and supervise less-experienced engineers on small and large projects
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
• Collaborate with clients, general contractors, engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 8+ years of engineering experience, including lead experience
• Strong knowledge of applicable building systems design and system operations
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering and construction plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients, general contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills, including CADD and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and mentoring less-experienced engineers

Technical Skills

• Conceptual engineering and system design
• Complex engineering calculations
• Preliminary design and redline development
• CADD and engineering design software
• Site inspections and construction-phase support
• Design review and issue resolution
• Multidisciplinary project coordination
• Technical leadership and engineering mentorship

Featured Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% employer-paid for employees
• 401(k) with 50% company match with no cap and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual performance and company profitability-based bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Company-paid professional development, licensing, and professional association memberships
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and AD&D coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Wellness benefits
• Long-term career development and advancement opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment