Electrical Engineer/Designer

Electrical Engineer/Designer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

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.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer/Designer serves to design

electrical systems

for buildings such as

high-rise buildings, data center, multifamily, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces

.

In this role, you will:

Design

power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems

for various facility types

Produce

electrical design drawings

using Revit software

Perform

field investigations

to assess existing conditions and gather project data

Ensure

quality control, scheduling, and programming

of electrical design deliverables

Coordinate and communicate progress with

mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams

Perform

load calculations, equipment sizing, and short-circuit analysis

You will be a great fit if:

You have demonstrated

project coordination and facilitation experience

You have

5+ years of experience in electrical design and construction

You have a solid understanding of

power distribution, emergency power systems, grounding, and lighting design

You have experience with

breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and voltage drop calculations

You are familiar with

electrical codes (NEC), energy efficiency standards (IECC), and industry best practices

You have experience with

high-rise electrical systems, hospitality power infrastructure, and renewable energy integration

Skills/Abilities:

Strong

verbal and written communication skills

for design and specifications

Proficiency in

Revit

Ability to work collaboratively with

architects, engineers, and contractors

Location

: Tysons, VA

Travel

: Minimal

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, colour, 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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