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Electrical Engineer

Apex Systems
Reston, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
Job#: 2078630

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer

Data Center Design, Engineering & Sustaining

(Contract Role)

Location: Reston, VA

Travel: Less than 25%

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, engineering, and sustaining efforts for hyperscale data center campuses. This role involves contributing to new site development, supporting operations with engineering solutions, resolving construction-related issues, and performing general engineering administration tasks.

Responsibilities:

Design & Localization of New Data Centers

  • Review and assist in the development of electrical systems including layouts, single-line diagrams, HV/MV infrastructure, substations, and calculations.
  • Oversee and peer-review design consultants’ deliverables to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
  • Evaluate specifications, vendor compliance, and value engineering opportunities.
  • Create conceptual sketches for internal visualization and communication.

Operational Support

  • Lead projects addressing electrical issues, outages, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Analyze post-mortem reports and operational data to recommend reliability enhancements.
  • Develop fleetwide upgrade options and predictive failure models.

Construction Support

  • Collaborate with design and construction teams to resolve engineering issues and improve standard designs.
  • Support dissemination of engineering bulletins and design updates.

Engineering Administration

  • Utilize internal platforms for issue tracking and resolution.
  • Prepare presentations and reports using standard office software.
  • Perform engineering calculations and evaluations using spreadsheet tools.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred).
  • 5 years of experience in electrical distribution systems and substations (up to 345kV).
  • Familiarity with mission-critical facility design and construction.
  • Proficiency in specifying electrical equipment and performing power system analysis.
  • Skilled in CAD/BIM and cross-disciplinary coordination (civil, structural, mechanical, IT, etc.).

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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