Senior Electrical (MEP) Engineer - Arlington, VA

Bala consulting Engineers•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bala Consulting Engineers, a 200-person engineering firm with offices across the US, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Arlington, VA office. This role supports the function enterprise-wide and offers an exceptional employee experience focused on collaboration, leadership, and personal development within a dynamic, growth-oriented company. The firm specializes in innovative designs for various building systems across multiple facility types.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in designing electrical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls.
Knowledge should include familiarity with short circuit, arc flash coordination, design of interior and exterior lighting, and photometric calculations.
Background in commercial and healthcare facilities strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation.
EIT certification required.
Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use.
General understanding of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

PE Preferred.
LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
Determine schedules and details required for the project. Review with project engineer.
Attend job meetings as required.
Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
Support developing electrical standards.
Prepare cost estimates and specifications.