Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Projects
📍 Herndon, VA
💼 Full-Time | Hybrid Potential
My client is a well-established, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Northern Virginia. With a strong legacy supporting high-security and technically complex projects, they specialize in the design of mission-critical facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, and data centers across the U.S. and internationally.
They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their growing electrical team.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Independently develop electrical construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
Conduct QA/QC reviews and respond to code official comments.
Attend construction meetings, review shop drawings, and respond to contractor RFIs.
Perform field visits, inspections, and punch list documentation.
Design using AutoCAD and Revit; conduct lighting analysis (AGi32) and power studies (SKM).
Support energy code compliance (e.g., ComCheck) and vendor coordination.
Write/edit technical specifications and commissioning scripts.
Conduct feasibility studies and facility condition assessments.
Mentor junior engineers and guide technical development.
Review and seal documents as appropriate and assist with obtaining PE licenses in other states.
⚙️ Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial electrical design.
Proven experience in mission critical, telecom, or data center environments.
Proficiency in tools such as AGi32, SKM, AutoCAD, Revit, and ComCheck.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
LEED experience or certification is a plus.
📚 Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering
EIT certification required
PE license preferred (NCEES record a plus)
💡 Benefits
90% employer-paid health insurance & 100% employer-paid dental insurance
3 weeks paid vacation + 1 week paid sick leave
12 paid holidays annually
Quarterly performance-based bonuses
Annual merit raises tied to reviews
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented electrical engineer to work on high-impact, technically challenging projects with a firm known for its collaborative culture and design excellence.
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