Electrical Engineer

Career Collective Arlington, VA Open
Career Collective is looking for Electrical Engineer in Arlington, VA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3872302258 is live since 2026-10-06 14:41:50.
Job Description

Electrical Engineer: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team and work on a variety of building design projects. This role will focus on electrical system design, calculations, construction documents, and coordination with clients and other disciplines.




Responsibilities





  • Design electrical systems for commercial, institutional, multifamily, and other building projects.

  • Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, standby power, and low-voltage systems.

  • Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, and other required engineering calculations.

  • Develop construction documents, drawings, specifications, and electrical details.

  • Conduct site surveys and field observations to verify existing conditions and determine equipment locations and requirements.

  • Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and structural disciplines.

  • Respond to permit, landlord, architectural, and client comments.

  • Review equipment submittals and provide construction administration support.

  • Assist with project schedules, coordination, and client communication.

  • Lead and/or manage electrical design on assigned projects.

  • Perform quality control of your own work and assist with QC efforts across the team.

  • Mentor and provide training to junior engineers and designers.

  • Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.




Requirements





  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

  • 4+ years of electrical design experience in a building engineering or MEP environment.

  • Strong experience with electrical design for commercial or other building projects.

  • Experience with electrical load calculations, power distribution, lighting, and construction documentation.

  • Knowledge of applicable building and electrical codes, including NEC, IBC, NFPA, and IECC.

  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines.

  • Ability to travel to project sites and perform field observations, including carrying equipment and working around heights.




Preferred





  • 8+ years of directly related experience.

  • Active PE license or ability to obtain one.

  • Experience leading projects or managing junior staff.

  • Experience with electrical analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, or similar.

  • Familiarity with LEED and other sustainable design standards.



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