Senior Electrical Engineer (Facilities Design)

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Full-time - Senior

Chantilly, VA

About the position

The Senior Electrical Engineer at EKFox is responsible for providing electrical design expertise and leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from initial surveys to final inspections. This role involves directing a team of engineers and designers, ensuring that all project work is completed on schedule and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging engineering assignments that contribute to America's security and sustainability efforts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for electrical related project issues
• Complete project from start to finish without direction
• Conduct surveys of existing conditions
• Write technical reports
• Perform calculations, select equipment, and design systems (lighting, power, fire alarm, and telcom/data systems)
• Prepare project specifications
• Respond to Requests for Information during bidding and construction
• Review construction submittals
• Conduct and document final inspections
• Generate As-Built drawings
• Ensure all project work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Perform quality control reviews on all assigned projects as directed by the Department Head

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, AGI32, and SKM
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• 10+ years of experience in design and specification of lighting systems, power systems, fire alarm systems, telcom/data systems, medium voltage power systems, UPS systems, emergency generator systems, grounding systems, and utility systems

Nice-to-haves

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Construction Document Technologists (CDT) certified by the Construction Specifications Institute
• LEED Accredited Professional certified by the U.S. Green Building's Council (USGBC)
• Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Competitive pay
• 95% employer-paid medical benefits