Electrical Engineer (Design)

Global Infrastructure•Alexandria, VA

9d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

TYLin is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in low-voltage (LV), medium-voltage (MV), and lighting systems for transportation facilities to support the design and delivery of complex Rail + Transit infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our multidisciplinary Transportation practice delivers innovative solutions for transit stations, maintenance and operations facilities, passenger terminals, administrative buildings, parking structures, and other critical transportation infrastructure. We are looking for an electrical engineer who enjoys designing building electrical systems within complex transportation environments and collaborating with diverse engineering teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
5+ years of electrical engineering experience designing building electrical systems for transportation, transit, aviation, institutional, commercial, or other large public infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience designing: Low-voltage electrical distribution, Medium-voltage electrical systems, Interior and exterior lighting systems, Emergency power systems, Grounding and bonding.
Strong knowledge of: NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards, Energy codes and lighting standards.
Experience using one or more of the following software: Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, Visual Lighting, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar electrical analysis software.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting transit agencies such as WMATA, MDOT MTA, VRE, Amtrak, or similar public transportation clients is highly desirable.
An electrical engineer who enjoys designing building electrical systems for complex transportation facilities.
A collaborative professional who works effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Someone who understands the unique operational requirements of transportation facilities, including reliability, maintainability, resiliency, and life safety.
An engineer who is committed to delivering high-quality technical work while building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for transit stations, maintenance facilities, operations centers, passenger buildings, parking structures, and other transportation facilities.
Prepare designs for: Low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems, Medium-voltage (MV) electrical distribution, Normal and emergency power systems, Lighting and lighting controls, Interior and exterior site lighting, Emergency egress lighting, Electrical rooms and equipment layouts, Panelboards, switchboards, transformers, and motor control equipment, Backup power systems including generators and UPS systems, Grounding and bonding systems.
Perform electrical calculations including: Load calculations, Voltage drop analysis, Short-circuit analysis, Protective device coordination, Arc flash studies, Lighting photometric calculations.
Develop technical specifications, reports, construction drawings, and design documentation.
Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, communications, fire protection, and systems engineering teams.
Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and QA/QC processes.
Support construction activities through RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and technical issue resolution.
Coordinate with utility companies, clients, contractors, and public agencies throughout project delivery.
Participate in technical proposals and project pursuits.
Attend client meetings and contribute technical expertise.
Collaborate with senior engineers while continuing to develop technical and project management skills.
Mentor junior designers and CAD/BIM staff as project experience grows.