Electrical Engineer Opportunity | McLean, VA
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through deployment? A growing engineering organization is seeking a hands-on professional to support the design and integration of advanced electrical systems used in mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, energy, and high-tech industries.
This is an opportunity to work on highly customized engineered systems where you'll see your designs move from the drawing board to production, testing, and real-world deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design electrical architectures, power distribution systems, and control panel layouts for complex engineered equipment
• Develop wiring diagrams, cable schedules, schematic packages, BOMs, and production documentation
• Perform load calculations, cable sizing, power balance, grounding, and protection coordination activities
• Support integration of PLC-based control systems and electrical equipment
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners, panel builders, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Participate in factory testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field support activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, UL, and CSA standards
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, industrial automation, controls, or engineered equipment environments
• Experience with control panels, enclosures, wiring design, and power distribution systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SEE Electrical, or similar electrical CAD platforms
• Familiarity with PLC-based systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or Danfoss
• Strong understanding of electrical standards, testing, and commissioning processes
• U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Experience:
• Containerized, modular, or skid-mounted systems
• Refrigeration, cold-chain, or process equipment
• Aerospace, defense, marine, or other highly regulated industries
• Engineering-to-order or custom equipment environments
What's Offered:
• Competitive salary: $100,000 - $140,000 DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• High-visibility projects with real-world impact
• Opportunity to work directly with engineering leadership
• Full ownership of projects from design through deployment
? Location: McLean, VA
? Work Arrangement: Full-Time Onsite
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply confidentially.
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