Sr. Electrical Engineer: FairFax, VA
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The job in short
Electrical engineering.
AutoCAD
Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-07-23
- Location as listed
- Fairfax, VA, United States
- Role
- Electrical / Electronics Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
We do not offer H-1B or other visa sponsorship for this position.
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our MEP Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design and coordination of complex electrical systems for a diverse portfolio of projects, including healthcare, laboratories, commercial, institutional, educational, and transportation facilities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building systems design, is comfortable managing multiple projects, and can collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is not a product design role.
What We Offer
• Flexible and competitive pay
• Multiple location options
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
What I'm Looking For:
• Lead the design of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, emergency power, switchgear, fire alarm, and other low-voltage systems
• Develop engineering calculations, equipment selections, technical specifications, design reports, and construction documents
• Prepare and review AutoCAD and Revit drawings for accuracy and quality
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout all phases of design
• Conduct site investigations and evaluate existing electrical systems
• Provide construction administration support, including field observations, responding to RFIs, and reviewing submittals
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while providing technical guidance
• Participate in client meetings and help develop practical engineering solutions that meet project objectives
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule expectations
What's Required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, institutional, or similar facilities
• Strong experience with power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and building electrical systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Experience with Revit preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skills
• Experience with LEED projects, Navisworks, or SKM software is a plus
Please note, this role may not encompass all of the points listed here. If you are not fully qualified for the role, I still encourage you to apply.
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