Senior Electrical Engineer- Mission Critical

DesignForce; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional development support

Paid time off & holidays

Career coach access

Job summary

DesignForce is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their DMV-based MEP team on data centers and multi-family projects. You will lead project execution, coordinate with clients and designers, and deliver high-quality electrical designs across drawings, specs, and calculations.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in an MEP environment, PE preferred, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam. Hybrid work environment with strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, documentation, specifications, and construction.
• Experience in MEP firm or related industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the client and design team to ensure a fully coordinated design and track project schedules.
• Prepare high-quality MEP drawings, specifications, and technical reports with cross-discipline coordination.
• Perform photometric, load, fault current, and other calculations to support electrical design.
• Ensure efficient project completion and review deliverables throughout the project.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers’ reps for equipment selection and specification.
• Participate in the CA phase including submittal reviews and RFIs.

Skills

Electrical design

Documentation

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Want to work on some of the country's most complex mission critical projects? Join a team of engineers that doesn't just meet expectations. They redefine them.

Our client, a DMV-Based MEP consulting firm, is tackling the future of building systems design in booming markets like data centers and multi-family residential. They’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to add to their growing team.

Join a collaborative team where you'll take ownership of pivotal projects, take on challenges with your creative problem-solving skills and thrive in a supportive culture that values both your career growth and life outside of work.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, this individual will lead project execution by utilizing their skills to complete the following:

• Coordinate with the client and the entire design team, including owners, architects, contractors, and internal team to ensure a fully coordinated design. Develop, track, and maintain project schedules to ensure deliverables are completed to ensure client expectations are met.
• Prepare high-quality MEP documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports, and ensure coordination with all disciplines.
• Execute photometric calculations, load calculations, fault current, and any other calculations required to support electrical design.
• Ensure efficient project completion and review deliverables throughout the project.
• Work closely with equipment vendors and manufacturers’ representatives for the selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
• Participate in the CA phase of the project, including submittal reviews and RFI responses.
• Analyze electrical engineering problems as they arise and formulate solutions.

Featured Benefits

Our client's benefits reflect their inclusive values and are designed to ensure that all of their people lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. They offer a robust benefits package including but not limited to:

• Hybrid working environment
• Employee medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contributions.
• Robust Professional Development Support.
• Competitive Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays.
• On-Demand External Career Coach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• 4 to 8 years of experience working at an MEP firm or related industry.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, documentation, specifications, and construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At this firm, they don't just accept difference - they celebrate, support, and thrive because of it. They are a proud equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. This firm does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.