Electrical System Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a for a Principal Electrical Engineer at Location: Prince George VA for a contract Duration: 06+Months with potential to convert full-time

Pay Range: $85/h- 100/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with expertise in low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems and switchgear design. This individual will lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical power systems for industrial, mission-critical, and data center applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with switchgear, circuit breakers, power distribution, protection systems, NEC compliance, and electrical infrastructure design. Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley systems is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical power distribution systems.
• Lead switchgear design, specification, and integration activities.
• Develop electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Support circuit breaker selection, coordination, and protection strategies.
• Design cable tray layouts and electrical routing systems.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, and other applicable industry standards.
• Perform electrical system studies including load analysis and coordination reviews.
• Interface with manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field engineering teams.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical system issues.
• Collaborate with controls and automation teams utilizing Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with low-voltage and medium-voltage power systems.
• Strong switchgear design and application experience.
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems and circuit breakers.
• Experience with NEC requirements and industry standards.
• Electrical infrastructure and cable tray design experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial power distribution systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with IEEE C37.20 switchgear standards.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley systems.
• PE License or ability to obtain.
• Experience with power system studies and coordination analysis.

If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in but know of someone who might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them! Here are the specs on the role, for your records:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance