Electrical Engineer - Federal Employment

The Electrical Engineer position requires design and specification of lighting, power distribution, telecommunications, and fire alarm systems including field investigation and interaction with clients. Selected candidate will be assigned multiple concurrent design projects. Project schedules will overlap and will be at various stages of design. Candidate must be able to multitask, have good communication skills and the ability to work in teams with coworkers and clients. Attend review meetings (some travel required) and interact with users, and utility providers to ensure design meets all local requirements, and expectations. Review electrical and building codes, as well as UFCs to verify their incorporation into the design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design plans and specifications of electrical systems for buildings and facilities including medium voltage distributions systems, site lighting, OSP communications, interior lighting and power distribution, fire alarm and mass notifications systems, grounding and lightning protection, special systems (IDS and Access control systems), data and telecommunications systems. Prepare design calculations, reports and technical scope of work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred experience:

• Military and civil works projects for the Army Corps of Engineers


• Design/build experience.


• CADD (micro station preferred), BIM and computer skills.


• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Travel: Once or twice a month (trips are from 1 to 5 days)

Minimum Education and Experience

5 to 15 years experience must be in building design (lighting, power, fire alarm, and communications) and/or site electrical and communications design as a consulting engineer preparing full design plans and specifications for new construction, building restoration and renovation projects.

Good understanding of sustainable design practices.

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering (from an ABET Accredited University)

EIT license required

PE license required for higher grades

US Citizenship required

LEED AP preferred