Design Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

CAD
Electric Engineering
Low Voltage
Layouts
Collaboration
Electrical Engineering
Communication
Customer Experience
Design Documentation
Documentation
Recruiting
Security Clearance
Systems Design
Experience Design
Field Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Sketch
Authorization
Systems Engineering
Autodesk Revit
Building Information Modeling
Workflow
ITAR
AutoCAD

Job Details

Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Tysons, VA (Remote considered for highly qualified candidates)
Positions: 2
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Approximately 2 weeks
Work Authorization: ITAR Compliant (U.S. Persons Required)
Security Clearance: None required

About the Role

We are seeking motivated Electrical Design Engineers to support newly awarded projects involving low-voltage and utilization voltage electrical system design. This role offers hands-on involvement throughout the design lifecycle—from conceptual development through construction documentation—and the opportunity to collaborate closely with multidiscipline engineering teams.

Candidates who demonstrate strong design expertise and technical independence may be considered for remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Access and apply company engineering standards, guides, and reference materials.

  • Assist in producing electrical designs and construction documents including:

    • Equipment layouts

    • Single-line and three-line diagrams

    • Grounding plans

    • Feeder routing

  • Prepare and review electrical sketches, specifications, and data sheets.

  • Perform routine electrical calculations and assist with design checks.

  • Support the development of:

    • Specifications

    • Installation details

    • Materials requirements

  • Utilize 2D CAD/BIM tools to support design documentation.

  • Assist in developing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Sequences of Operation (SOPs) for construction support.

  • Interpret mechanical, specialty equipment, schedules, and logic narratives.

  • Accurately estimate task completion percentages and meet schedule commitments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

  • 2+ years of engineering experience (design-build experience preferred).

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with peers, vendors, and customers.

  • Experience supporting or leading elements of large-scale electrical designs.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit experience is a significant plus).

Equivalent Experience Paths:

  • Bachelor’s Degree + 5+ years progressive experience

  • Master’s Degree + 3+ years experience

Desired / Advantageous Skills

  • Experience with BIM workflows or Revit modeling

  • Exposure to construction or field engineering environments

  • Familiarity with MEP coordination

  • Understanding of industry codes and standards

Why This Opportunity

  • Work on newly awarded, high-visibility projects

  • Clear growth path within a collaborative engineering team

  • Potential remote work consideration for top talent

  • Fully budgeted and actively hiring

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