Career Collective is looking for Electrical Engineer in Arlington, VA. This local job opportunity with ID 3873870670 is live since 2026-10-07 03:03:21.

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.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

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. xevrcyc
• Familiarity with LEED and other sustainable design standards.