Electrical Design Engineer

Holder Construction•Herndon, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Holder Construction is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their MEP – Prefabrication & Supply Chain Management team in their Herndon, VA office. This is a full-time, in-person position. The role involves participating in the design process and management of complex Mission Critical data center projects, coordinating teams and deliverables, assessing risks, interpreting contract documents, and proactively addressing design and engineering challenges. The engineer will read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, with a primary focus on electrical and controls, applying National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Responsibilities include reviewing one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and other trades’ design drawings for integration and coordination, demonstrating knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, and evaluating the constructability of electrical systems. The role also requires conducting cross-discipline drawing coordination and design quality reviews, providing technical expertise, coordinating electrical room concepts, and collaborating with subcontractors. The engineer will collect information, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations, and organize teams for group decision-making. The position is open to additional responsibilities as the role and department services evolve.

Requirements

2–5+ years in an engineering position, preferably with experience in Mission Critical data center projects.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to independently assess and evaluate issues, and have difficult conversations professionally.
High level of morality and ethics.
Strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible.
Independent worker with a collaborative mindset.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Open to receiving meaningful feedback.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cross-discipline coordination and design quality reviews.
Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.
Outstanding time management skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design process and management of complex Mission Critical data center projects, including coordination of teams and deliverables.
Assess risks and roles associated with various project delivery methods.
Interpret and apply principles of contract documents and agreements.
Proactively identify, track, and address design and engineering challenges during design and construction phases.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, with primary experience in electrical and controls; apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
Review one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and other trades’ design drawings to ensure integration and coordination.
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, including low and medium-voltage transformers, switchboards, and switchgear.
Evaluate the constructability of electrical systems, including conduit, cable tray, busway routing, grounding, bonding, and equipment installation.
Conduct cross-discipline drawing coordination and design quality reviews for MEP disciplines.
Provide constructability, technical expertise, and engineering solutions to support design evolution.
Coordinate creation of integrated electrical room concepts and collaborate with subcontractors.
Collect information, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations; organize teams for group decision-making.
Open to additional responsibilities as role and department services evolve.