Senior Electrical Design Engineer

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.


ERG is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to independently develop electrical designs for renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and power distribution systems. This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.


Job Description:

• Primarily requires development of requirements and technical review of design packages as well as occasional design work.
• Prepare design packages (including electrical design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates) for renovation projects such as replacement and installation of HVAC, electrical power service, emergency generator, surge suppression, lightning protection, grounding, bonding, control systems, and telecommunications systems
• Conduct technical reviews of design packages created by others to assess compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), electrical codes, and regulations, as well as end-user requirements
• Provide technical input to proposal development for renovation projects
• Support design process from concept through delivery of completed design package
• Prepare technical memoranda/reports that summarize information, such as requirements or the basis of design
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders, internal and external, and the design team (e.g., engineering department, manufacturing department)
• Serve as a project manager and/or design manager on some assigned projects

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 8 years experience required; 10+ years is preferred
• At least five years of experience with designing electrical power systems for new or upgraded buildings
• Must have a PE license or be actively pursuing licensure
• Experience with the design of energetics-related safety systems (e.g., bonding & grounding, lightning protection systems) is preferred but not required
• Must be fluent in NFPA 70 NEC
• Experience working with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

$100,000 - $200,000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.


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