Senior Mission-Critical Electrical Engineer | Data Center Leader

Whitman,-Requardt-; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior Mission Critical Electrical Engineer to lead high-reliability power systems for data centers. The role focuses on design, redundancy, system resilience, and energy efficiency in mission critical environments, requiring collaboration with clients and the design team onsite.

Candidates should have a PE license in Virginia, a ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree, and 16+ years of progressive experience including lead

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
• 16+ years of relevant progressive experience including lead engineer role on mission critical and/or data center projects.
• Design experience with one-line diagrams and specifications for mission critical electrical components, UPS systems, generators, MV switchgear, and static transfer switches.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and automated operations for critical equipment.
• Knowledge of Tier III/IV, N+1, and 2N topologies and applicable codes (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA-942).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong mentoring and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large electrical design projects and direct junior engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, design team, and contractors.
• Develop fee proposals and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical design

Power distribution

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Revit

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Senior Mission Critical Electrical Engineer to lead high-reliability power systems for data centers. The role focuses on design, redundancy, system resilience, and energy efficiency in mission critical environments, requiring collaboration with clients and the design team onsite.

Candidates should have a PE license in Virginia, a ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree, and 16+ years of progressive experience including lead