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Senior Electrical Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Source: Qualdoc careers · View original posting
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- Senior Electrical Engineer
- Location: Chantilly, VA
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Compensation: Starting at $130,000+ annually (compensation based on experience and qualifications)
- Position Overview
- We are seeking a licensed
Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee the planning, design, and execution of complex building systems projects. This role is responsible for leading electrical engineering efforts from initial site assessments through construction support while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across multidisciplinary project teams.
Projects include a combination of commercial, institutional, and government-focused facilities involving both new construction and renovation work.
- Primary Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership & Project Coordination
- Serve as the lead electrical engineering resource for assigned projects
- Manage electrical system design activities from concept development through final project delivery
- Coordinate with internal engineering teams, architects, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff
- Electrical Design & Technical Development
- Conduct site evaluations and document existing conditions for renovation and infrastructure projects
- Prepare engineering studies, calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation
Design and analyze building electrical systems, including:
- Lighting systems and power distribution
- Fire alarm and life safety systems
- Telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure
- Medium-voltage distribution and utility coordination
- UPS systems, standby power, and emergency backup systems
- Develop construction drawings, specifications, and supporting design documentation
- Construction Administration & Project Support
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during bidding and construction phases
- Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project intent
- Participate in field observations, punch walks, and final inspections
- Support project closeout documentation, including as-built drawing reviews
- Quality Assurance & Project Oversight
- Monitor project schedules, deliverables, and budgets to support successful project execution
- Perform quality control reviews of engineering deliverables and calculations
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices
- Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical building systems design
- Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of: Lighting and power distribution systems
- Fire alarm and low-voltage system design
- Medium-voltage infrastructure and utility coordination
- Emergency power and backup power systems
- Grounding and electrical protection systems
- Software proficiency with: AutoCAD
- Revit
- AGI32
- SKM
Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- CDT certification (Construction Specifications Institute)
- LEED Accredited Professional credential
- RCDD certification
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