Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

SOC LLC; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC seeks an experienced Sr. Electrical Design Engineer to independently develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to federal buildings and power distribution systems at a government site in Indian Head, Maryland.

The role requires a strong background in electrical power systems, design reviews, and documentation, plus the ability to manage projects and coordinate with stakeholders onsite. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain is required; U.S. citizenship is necessary.

Qualifications

• PE license preferred but not required.
• 8+ years electrical design experience.
• 5+ years in electrical power systems design for buildings.
• Experience with bonding, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 NEC.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• U.S. citizen; willing to work onsite in Indian Head, MD.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and perform technical design reviews.
• Prepare design packages with drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Assess UFC compliance and end-user requirements.
• Support proposal development for renovations.
• Guide design process from concept to final package.
• Prepare memoranda summarizing requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and design team.
• Serve as project or design manager on assigned projects.

Skills

Electrical power systems design

NFPA 70 NEC

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Design review

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Electrical Engineer needed for a Direct Hire opportunity with SOC’s client to work onsite in Indian Head, MD.

*Candidates must have an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one to be considered for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Electrical Design Engineer to independently develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and power distribution systems at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland.

Job Description:

• Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work.
• Prepare design packages (including electrical design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates) for renovation projects such as replacement and installation of HVAC, electrical power service, emergency generator, surge suppression, lightning protection, grounding, bonding, control systems, and telecommunications systems.
• Conduct technical reviews of design packages created by others to assess compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), electrical codes, and regulations, as well as end-user requirements.
• Provide technical input to proposal development for renovation projects.
• Support design process from concept through delivery of completed design package.
• Prepare technical memoranda/reports that summarize information, such as requirements or the basis of design.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders, internal and external, and the design team (e.g., engineering department, manufacturing department).
• Serve as a project manager and/or design manager on some assigned projects.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 8 years experience required; 10+ years is preferred
• At least five years of experience with designing electrical power systems for new or upgraded buildings
• Experience with the design of energetics-related safety systems (e.g., bonding & grounding, lightning protection systems) is preferred but not required
• Must be fluent in NFPA 70 NEC
• Experience working with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.