Senior Mission Critical Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mission Critical Professional Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in data centers. The role is focused on designing high-reliability electrical systems and requires a deep understanding of power distribution and system resilience. The ideal candidate will excel in project leadership, communication, and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Qualifications

• 16+ years of relevant experience in lead engineering for mission critical projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large electrical design projects.
• Collaborate with clients, design team, and contractors.
• Manage project budgets and develop proposals.

Skills

Proficiency in ETAP

Experience with Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Virginia

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking a highly skilled Mission Critical Professional Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team responsible for the design and analysis of high-reliability electrical systems supporting mission critical environments and data centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with a focus on power distribution, redundancy, system resilience, and energy efficiency in mission critical applications. This is an onsite position in our Fairfax, VA office.

Responsibilities

The engineer shall be able to lead medium to large electrical design projects and direct junior-level engineers. The engineer must excel at collaboration with clients, the design team, and contractors. Other responsibilities may include developing proposals and managing project budgets.

Technical Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program is required
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia required
• 16+ years of relevant progressive experience including experience in a Lead Engineer role on mission critical and/or data center projects
• Design experience with the following:
  • One-line diagrams and specifications for mission critical electrical components, including UPS systems, generators, medium voltage switchgear, and static transfer switches.
  • SCADA systems and automated operations for critical equipment
  • Various electrical design topologies; for example, Tier III, Tier IV, N+1, and 2N
• Compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA-942)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent reputation as an engineering professional.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and train younger engineering staff.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, government TS/SCI clearance

Skills:

• Proficiency in ETAP or SKM
• Experience with Revit in the design of complex power systems in raised floor environments

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position # 2547

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