Electrical Project Engineer (MEP) - Arlington, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.  

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. 

Bala is seeking an We are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to sit in our Arlington, VA office supporting the function enterprise-wide.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
• Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
• Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
• Determine schedules and details required for the project.  Review with project engineer.
• Attend job meetings as required.
• Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
• Assist in writing of reports and feasibility studies
• Support developing electrical standards.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications.

The basic requirements for this position include: 

• 7 to 10 years of experience in designing electrical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls. 
• Knowledge should include familiarity with short circuit, arc flash coordination, design of interior and exterior lighting, and photometric calculations. 
• Background in commercial and healthcare facilities strongly preferred.  
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation.
• PE or EIT certification preferred. 
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use.

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. 

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. 

Bala offers comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work

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Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

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