Senior Electrical Engineer – Alexandria, VA

This role involves managing a team of Electrical engineers at various levels, including senior, mid-level, and entry-level members. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to complete studies and develop plans and specifications for a wide range of projects. Standard responsibilities include design, analysis, planning, and facilities assessments.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical engineering, specifically in building electrical systems and electrical infrastructure, including low- and medium-voltage systems. The candidate must hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, be registered with NCEES, and be able to obtain licenses in all 50 states upon request.

Duties:

• Electrical team project assignments and staffing forecasts
• Develop training sessions targeted at 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
• Prepare design documents (e.g., plans and specifications) for Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents
• Provide construction phase project services
• Perform calculations to support design work (short circuit, voltage drop, building loads, etc.)
• Participate in Value Engineering exercises
• Assist in the 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. Ensure proper staff are 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 the successful delivery and performance of projects
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients
• Take active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients, and may be responsible for a stated portion of the office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ, and Proposals). Develops and/or executes the 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, and maintains current job knowledge

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:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
• Licensed PE, registration in Virginia is preferred (other registrations attainable via NCEES)
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Extensive knowledge of the 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

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 (based on experience)