Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution & Switchgear

CYTRIC is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager with a strong electrical engineering background and hands-on knowledge of power-distribution systems.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in electrical and switchgear rooms, understand major electrical equipment, and be able to independently review drawings, prepare technical documentation, coordinate field activities, and manage electrical projects from planning through testing and commissioning.

The candidate should also have a working understanding of mechanical, plumbing, controls, and general construction systems to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, specifications, equipment schedules, and construction drawings.
• Develop detailed step-by-step shutdown, breaker isolation, switching, testing, energization, and restoration plans.
• Review and understand switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, ATS systems, transformers, generators, UPS systems, panelboards, MCCs, and associated controls.
• Review vendor shop drawings, equipment submittals, test reports, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate electrical work with mechanical, plumbing, controls, and general construction activities.
• Schedule and coordinate field installations, shutdowns, outages, testing, commissioning, vendors, subcontractors, and facility personnel.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, RFIs, meeting minutes, project schedules, and progress updates.
• Participate in site inspections, equipment testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Lead customer and project coordination meetings and communicate project status, risks, and technical issues.
• Ensure work is coordinated in accordance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, manufacturer requirements, and project-specific safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant electrical engineering, construction, commissioning, or project-management experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical power-distribution systems.
• Experience working in switchgear rooms, electrical rooms, substations, or similar environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams and understand upstream and downstream power distribution.
• Ability to prepare detailed electrical shutdown and breaker-isolation procedures.
• Strong knowledge of switchgear, breakers, ATS, transformers, generators, UPS systems, protective devices, and electrical controls.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, controls, and general construction systems.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, scheduling, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors, subcontractors, projects, deadlines, and field activities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable federal facility-access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal, healthcare, laboratory, mission-critical, industrial, or secure facilities.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breaker testing, protective relays, ATS, generators, and UPS systems.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, building automation, industrial controls, or power-monitoring systems is a plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar tools.
• PE, EIT, PMP, OSHA 30, or NFPA 70E certification is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a 100% on-site position supporting projects primarily in Bethesda, Maryland. Some night, weekend, or off-hour work may be required for shutdowns, testing, and commissioning.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional growth opportunities

Position: Senior Electrical Project Manager
Location: Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site / In Person

CYTRIC LLC is a Maryland-based engineering, construction, and project management company specializing in electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems. We support federal and commercial clients with reliable technical solutions focused on safety, performance, and long-term system reliability.

Our capabilities include electrical power distribution, generators and emergency power systems, switchgear and breaker testing, SCADA and building automation, preventive maintenance, MEP construction and upgrades, commissioning, and technical project management.

CYTRIC works closely with clients, engineers, specialty contractors, and facility teams to successfully execute complex projects in active and mission-critical environments. Our approach combines strong project management with practical field experience, detailed documentation, and a commitment to safety, quality, and responsive customer service.

CYTRIC LLC — Engineering. Infrastructure. Reliability.