Senior Electrical Engineer at AKP Recruiting Alexandria, VA

null; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Alexandria, VA-based firm seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead an Electrical Team on building electrical systems and infrastructure across multiple projects. The role requires PE licensure, 10+ years of experience, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include design, analysis, plans, specifications, and construction phase services; mentoring junior staff; and pursuing new opportunities with clients. Some travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and NCEES registration preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering for building systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical team staffing and performance evaluations.
• Design site and facilities electrical, lighting, and telecommunications systems.
• Prepare design documents for all design phases.
• Perform short circuit, voltage drop, and load calculations.
• Provide construction phase project services.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Critical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

EasyPower

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Alexandria, VA. Employment Type: 40 FT Hours. Compensation Type: Salary. Registration(s): Professional Engineer. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering (BSCE).

Role Description

The Alexandria, VA office has a Senior Electrical Engineer opportunity. The role includes management of an Electrical team consisting of senior, mid-level, and entry-level team members. The successful candidate will also be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. Included within the standard responsibilities are the completion of designs, analyses, planning and facilities assessments. The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in the field of Electrical engineering related to building electrical systems and electrical infrastructure including low and medium-voltage systems. Candidate must be a licensed P.E., NCEES registered and able to obtain licenses in all 50 States upon request.

Duties

• Electrical team project assignments and staffing forecasts
• Develop training sessions targeted to the needs of the Electrical team
• Lead performance management evaluations and goal setting for each Electrical team member
• Design of site and facilities Electrical, interior/exterior lighting and telecommunications systems
• Design of low and medium-voltage Electrical systems
• Preparing design documents (e.g. plans and specifications) for Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents
• Providing construction phase project services
• Perform calculations to support design work (short circuit, voltage drop, building loads, etc.)
• Participate in Value Engineering exercises
• Assist in preparation of project proposals in response to solicitations
• Prepare technical reports
• Some travel will be involved
• Experience in managing or leading MEP-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal.
• Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to-date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed PE, registration in Virginia preferred (other registrations attainable via NCEES)
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Extensive knowledge of National Electrical Code
• Knowledge and experience with USACE UFC criteria and UFGS specifications
• Healthcare, municipal, institutional, transportation and industrial facilities design experience
• Experience with high-performance sustainable systems design
• Solar/PV system design experience is a plus
• Experience with central utility plants, emergency power systems
• Broad knowledge of building and energy codes (IBC, IECC, IFGC, ASHRAE 90.1) and NFPA standards/codes
• Experience in Design‑Build project delivery
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with EasyPower, SKM or ETAP power systems analysis software

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Team building events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.