Electrical Senior Project Engineer (MEP) - Arlington, VA
Bala consulting Engineers•Arlington, VA
•$120,000 - $170,000•Onsite
About The Position
Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to support the firm enterprise-wide from its Arlington, Virginia office. The role involves electrical engineering design and project support for building systems, including electrical distribution, fire alarm, security, lighting, and lighting controls. The position works with other disciplines and project engineers and contributes to reports, feasibility studies, standards, estimates, and specifications.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience designing electrical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, interior and exterior lighting systems, and lighting controls.
- Knowledge of short-circuit and arc-flash coordination, interior and exterior lighting design, and photometric calculations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, including energy conservation requirements.
- EIT certification is required.
- At least one year of formal design-use experience with Revit design software.
- General understanding of Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Background in commercial and healthcare facilities.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- LEED accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuits, and transformer sizing.
- Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm, and security systems.
- Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
- Determine project schedules and details and review them with the project engineer.
- Attend job meetings as required.
- Ensure the flow of information between disciplines.
- Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
- Support the development of electrical standards.
- Prepare cost estimates and specifications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Eight hours of volunteer time off.
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
- Federal student loan assistance, including a match of up to $5,250 per year.
- Section 529 college savings plan.
- Employee referral program.
- One day of remote work for eligible full-time onsite roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
