Electrical Engineer 3 – Sustainability

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer on the M.C. Dean Sustainability team, you lead efforts to enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of electrical systems at various facilities. The role combines expertise in power systems studies, power quality analysis, and electrical engineering to support electrical system health and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with facilities management, operations, and engineering teams to advance sustainable practices while maintaining operational excellence and cost-effectiveness. This is a hands-on engineering role involving power system studies, electrical data collection and interpretation, development of electrical system models and one-line diagrams, and preparation and review of arc flash reports. You will provide client guidance on electrical safety compliance and risk mitigation, work with field technicians and project teams, and contribute to electrical safety training. The listed pay range is USD $104,240.00–$130,300.00 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of work experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or at least 3 years with a Master of Science degree in Engineering.
At least 7 years of experience conducting arc flash hazard analysis using NFPA 70E and IEEE standards.
Experience leading troubleshooting, commissioning, and testing projects in power systems.
Experience in electrical engineering focused on existing buildings and infrastructure.
Knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
Experience interpreting electrical drawings, coordinating with utilities, and working with protective relaying schemes.
Ability to use arc flash software such as SKM or ETAP to produce analysis reports and conduct report reviews.
Knowledge of current electrical engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of NFPA 70E and applicable OSHA standards, and working knowledge of the NEC.
Demonstrated experience working on or around energized equipment in an industrial setting, including proper PPE practices.
Excellent communication skills for answering electrical safety questions and delivering program presentations.
Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites for field data collection or support.
Professionalism in client-facing situations and written documentation.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed arc flash hazard analysis in accordance with IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E standards.
Perform short-circuit, protective device coordination, and load flow studies.
Perform power quality analysis to identify issues at existing facilities.
Develop electrical system models using software such as SKM, PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower.
Collect and interpret site-specific electrical data, including one-line diagrams, equipment ratings, and protective device settings.
Develop and update electrical one-line diagrams for client facilities.
Prepare and review arc flash reports, including incident energy calculations and recommended PPE levels.
Provide technical guidance and support to clients on electrical safety compliance and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with field technicians, safety personnel, and project managers to support accurate data collection and project execution.
Participate in developing and delivering electrical safety and arc flash awareness training materials.
Maintain current knowledge of codes and standards related to electrical safety and power systems.
Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the arc flash analysis team.