Electrical Design Engineer Engtal - 5.0 Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time $105,000 - $150,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Project engineering Electrical engineering Revit Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer Delegation Full Job Description Electrical Design Engineer Arlington, VA | Hybrid | 4-13 Years Experience About the Role An established MEP engineering consulting firm in Arlington, VA is seeking a motivated Electrical Design Engineer with approximately 4-13 years of electrical building systems design experience. This opportunity is well suited to an engineer who wants to remain heavily involved in hands-on electrical design while gradually taking on greater responsibility for project coordination, client interaction, and project management. The firm works across a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, multifamily residential, and growing healthcare projects, giving engineers exposure to multiple building types rather than limiting them to a single market. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced senior engineers and project managers while taking increasing ownership of day-to-day design and project responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Design electrical systems for commercial, institutional, multifamily residential, and healthcare-related buildings Design and develop power distribution and lighting systems Perform electrical calculations, equipment selection, and system sizing Develop single-line diagrams, panel schedules, electrical plans, and specifications Perform site surveys and field investigations Coordinate electrical designs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and other project disciplines Apply applicable electrical, energy, and building codes Develop and coordinate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD Participate in client meetings and project coordination Support projects through design and construction administration Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and assist with construction-phase issues Assist with managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables as experience allows Delegate work and provide technical guidance to junior engineers Develop toward increased project management and client-facing responsibility Qualifications 4-13 years of electrical building systems design experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline Experience within an MEP consulting engineering environment strongly preferred Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, multifamily residential, healthcare, or similar building projects Strong understanding of power distribution and lighting design Knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes, including the NEC Revit experience strongly preferred Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Active Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams Previous experience with client interaction, project coordination, mentoring, schedules, or budgets is beneficial Ability to travel to project sites and conduct site surveys Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a well-established MEP consulting firm with approximately 60 years in the industry Diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, multifamily residential, and growing healthcare projects Opportunity to avoid being siloed into one project type or market Remain hands-on with electrical design while building project management experience Clear progression across technical design, project management, and leadership Opportunity to take greater ownership as the firm develops its next generation of engineering leaders Direct access to experienced senior engineers and principals for training and mentorship Opportunity to mentor and train junior engineers Collaborative, multidisciplinary MEP environment Hybrid flexibility following the initial onboarding period Performance-based bonus opportunities Potential for long-term ownership opportunities 401(k) with company contributions Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options Generous PTO plus company holidays The Opportunity This position is particularly well suited to an electrical engineer who has developed a strong technical foundation and is ready to move beyond being solely a designer. The role provides the opportunity to remain heavily involved in electrical design while progressively taking ownership of site visits, project coordination, client communication, junior engineer development, schedules, and deliverables. For someone looking to build a long-term career within MEP consulting, there is a clear path toward project management, senior-level responsibility, and ultimately firm leadership. Interested in Learning More? For more information, please contact Rachel Campolito of Engtal, who is managing the search:

Pay:

$105,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Electrical engineering: 4 years (Required) MEP design: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201