Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

NV5 • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

NV5 is a nationally recognized engineering firm with 3,000 employees and 100 offices worldwide. The Building Technologies division has provided Commissioning, Retro-Commissioning, Monitoring-Based Commissioning and Energy Audits to clients nationwide and internationally for over 28 years. NV5 is currently seeking a Senior-Level Electrical Engineer for in the Arlington, Virginia office to lead and support a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with an understanding of building MEP systems design, operation, commissioning, and construction. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of hands-on experience in electrical systems commissioning and construction oversight across various facility types, owner groups, and project scales—from small commercial buildings to complex institutional and government facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical systems commissioning and energy services across a range of building types and project sizes.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and resolving construction and operational challenges in electrical systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary projects and teams across various sectors.
• Deep understanding of building codes, NFPA standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in electrical system operations, including low and medium voltage distribution, backup power systems, and integrated controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with commissioning software is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• LEED Accredited Professional and/or CxA certification is a plus.
• Prior clearance (e.g., Secret or Top Secret) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with other Senior Commissioning Engineers and Project Managers (PM) for technical review and guidance and assist in the development and mentorship of Junior Commissioning Engineers.
• Using prescribed methods, and/or working from standard documents, perform specific and daily assignments.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in situations, adjusts and gathers data, and follows operations through a series of related steps or processes, including, but not limited to:
• Lead commissioning efforts for electrical systems, including power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm, and controls across a wide variety of project types.
• Oversee and execute functional performance testing, construction observations, and system diagnostics for electrical, mechanical, life safety, and integrated systems.
• Manage and deliver electrical engineering and energy consulting services for clients in commercial, institutional, industrial, and government sectors, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with project requirements.
• Serve as a technical authority and project manager on multiple concurrent projects, maintaining scope, budget, and schedule alignment.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical issues and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support business development initiatives through client engagement, proposal development, and strategic planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process improvement.
• Up to 50% travel may be required for project execution, training, and inter-office collaboration.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and other project team members.

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees