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Electrical Engineer

Staffing Resource Group, Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Electrical Engineer
Lead mission-critical building systems from design to occupancy on high-impact projects.

Salary:

Up to $130,000/year
Location:

Washington, DC (On-Site at Pentagon)
Industry:

Government / Defense / Energy
Employment Type:

Permanent (no C2C or 1099)

Overview
Responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and optimizing existing building systems and designs to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and energy resilience.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in power distribution and infrastructure, specifically in medium and low voltage distribution systems, including load calculations, short circuit analysis, arc flash studies, coordination studies

Provide expertise in equipment support including generators, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, panelboards, motors, pumps, compressors, and fans

Provide support with controls and automation such as integration of electrical systems with building automation systems

Conduct detailed evaluations of electrical systems both in the field and through electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, control schematics, and documentation

Develop projects to improve resilience and efficiency of electrical projects including preparing project plans, scopes, budgets, and technical specifications

Conduct root-cause analysis for electrical failures

Understand acceptance testing and periodic maintenance testing including infrared scans, insulation resistance, and breaker timing tests

Understand NFPA 70, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards to assist in developing project requirements and to ensure all recommended solutions comply with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards

Identify areas where energy is being wasted or used inefficiently. This could involve analyzing lighting systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, motors, control systems, and other electrical components

Compile detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and potential cost savings. These reports are often presented to clients or stakeholders to propose and justify energy-saving measures or system improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required

5+ years of experience working with building and site electrical systems

Power Distribution experience required

Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering, energy systems, and an understanding of building systems

Strong communication skills as this role is customer facing

U.S. citizenship and ability to pass required background investigations

Willingness to travel approximately 35% as project needs require

Why Join Us

100% employee-owned company with a strong reputation in engineering, commissioning, and energy consulting

Family-oriented, business casual culture that values teamwork, ownership, accountability, and fun

Opportunity to work on impactful projects across government, commercial, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and research environments

Professional development opportunities and long-term career growth within a technically respected organization

Competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, short/long-term disability, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and vacation/sick time

Opportunity for tenured team members to participate in an employee stock ownership plan

EOE/ADA

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