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Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026

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Electrical Engineer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer will design building electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, academic, industrial, and commercial projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop the electrical systems design of a given project based on scope of work and/or client requirements
  • Provide engineering planning, design, and construction administration for all electrical systems including power, lighting, and fire alarm systems
  • Conduct existing building surveys and documentations of existing electrical and fire alarm systems
  • Write/edit project specifications

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • A minimum of 5 years design experience
  • LEED certification/experience is a plus
  • Experience with projects in healthcare, science and technology, education and commercial buildings
  • Educational projects design is preferred
  • Knowledge of electrical calculations including lighting photometric calcs, voltage drop and overcurrent protection coordination, and short circuit calculations
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude
  • Good communication and time management skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Location: Bethesda, MD - Open to remote as well.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $135,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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