Senior Electrical Engineer
Salas O'BrienBethesda, Maryland
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Job Description
The Bethesda, MD office at Salas O'Brien is looking for a standout Electrical Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career.
Job Summary:
The Senior Electrical Engineer will be challenged daily by working on diverse projects. You will use your experience and innovation to design building electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, academic, industrial, and commercial projects.
In this role, you will:
- Design electrical systems including lighting, power, and life safety) for new facilities and facility modernization projects
- Develop calculations for lighting systems and associated controls
- Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact for the discipline with clients
- Perform QA/QC of design work and prepare detailed design documents
- Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers
- Coordinate work with other disciplines
- Assist in the procurement of new work; including the development of client relations and participation in project interviews
Required:
- You have 8-12 years design experience
- You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- You are a registered PE in Maryland, DC and/or Virginia
Desired:
- LEED certification/experience is a plus
- You have experience with laboratories/medical facilities design is preferred
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office
- Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines, including proficiency with the National Electrical Code
- Excellent work ethic and attitude
- Good communication and time management skills
- Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to provide technical mentorship to engineers with less experience
- Ability to solve problems in an effective and timely manner
Location: Bethesda, MD
Travel - 10% (local job sites)
Compensation: $160,000 - $190,000
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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