Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Systems Design (PE Required) in Chantilly, Virginia at Qualdoc, LLC
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Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Systems Design (PE Required)
Location: Chantilly, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $130,000+ annually (based on experience)
Role Overview
An established engineering environment is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of building systems projects. This position plays a key role in managing electrical design efforts from early site evaluation through final construction support, while also providing mentorship to junior engineering staff.
The role supports a mix of commercial, institutional, and government-related projects, including both new construction and renovation work.
Key FunctionsProject Leadership & Client Interface
- Act as the primary electrical engineering lead on assigned projects
- Manage design efforts from initial concept through final delivery
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Design & Technical Execution
- Perform site evaluations and document existing field conditions
- Prepare engineering studies, reports, and supporting documentation
- Design and analyze building electrical systems, including:
- Lighting and power distribution
- Fire alarm systems
- Telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure
- Medium voltage distribution and utility coordination
- UPS and emergency power systems
- Develop construction documents and detailed technical specifications
Construction Phase Support
- Respond to RFIs during bidding and construction
- Review contractor submittals for compliance with design intent
- Participate in field observations and final inspections
- Support project closeout, including as-built documentation
Quality & Project Controls
- Monitor project schedules and budgets to ensure alignment with expectations
- Perform quality assurance reviews of design deliverables
- Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, and best practices
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in building systems electrical design
- Strong background in:
- Lighting and power system design
- Fire alarm and low-voltage systems
- Medium voltage distribution
- Emergency and backup power systems
- Grounding and utility coordination
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, AGI32, and SKM
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
- CDT (Construction Specifications Institute) certification
- LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC)
- RCDD certification
Work Environment
Projects include a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, and government facilities, with involvement in both ground-up construction and renovation efforts.
Why This Role
This opportunity offers a leadership position for a licensed engineer looking to take ownership of impactful building system designs while guiding junior staff and contributing to technically complex projects.