Lead Mission Critical Electrical Engineer - MEP (Baltimore MD or Fairfax VA)

About the Company

We are seeking a highly skilled Mission Critical Professional Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team responsible for the design and analysis of high-reliability electrical systems supporting mission critical environments and data centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with a focus on power distribution, redundancy, system resilience, and energy efficiency in mission critical applications. This is an onsite position in our Baltimore, MD office.

About the Role

The engineer shall be able to lead medium to large electrical design projects and direct junior-level engineers. The engineer must excel at collaboration with clients, the design team, and contractors. Other responsibilities may include developing fee proposals and managing project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large electrical design projects
• Direct junior-level engineers
• Collaborate with clients, the design team, and contractors
• Develop fee proposals
• Manage project budgets

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program is required
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland required
• 16 years of relevant progressive experience including experience in a Lead Engineer role on mission critical and/or data center projects

Required Skills

• Design experience with the following: One-line diagrams and specifications for mission critical electrical components, including UPS systems, generators, medium voltage switchgear, and static transfer switches.
• SCADA systems and automated operations for critical equipment
• Various electrical design topologies; for example, Tier III, Tier IV, N 1, and 2N
• Compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA-942)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent reputation as an engineering professional.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and train younger engineering staff.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, government TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in ETAP or SKM
• Experience with Revit in the design of complex power systems in raised floor environments

Pay range and compensation package

The expected compensation range for this position is $150,000.00 - $180,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The client is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)