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Senior Electrical Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc.
dental insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
Nov 16, 2024
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 electrical engineers with experience supporting operations and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, including electrical distribution systems, electrical service to individual buildings or plants, emergency backup systems, HVAC, surge suppression, control systems, telecommunications systems, and electrical safety systems (e.g., bonding and grounding, lightning protection). This position is located at a federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will involve working closely with teams of engineers and technicians who support a large campus with a wide range of electrical systems and equipment.
The position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG's Chantilly and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Alternative work schedules may be considered.

Job Description:
  • Plan, implement, or monitor preventative maintenance programs (e.g., inspections, testing, and maintenance) that comply with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines
  • Provide engineering support toward documenting and/or troubleshooting operational issues with electrical systems and/or electrical equipment
  • Identify and work to proactively resolve any compliance issues
  • Identify and document potential capital improvement projects necessary to improve operations by conducting site visits to document existing conditions, developing new requirements based on planned use, and creating preliminary scopes or budgetary cost estimates
  • Perform electrical design reviews for facility improvement projects provided by third-party or in-house design efforts
  • Assess compliance of design packages with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), electrical codes, and regulations, as well as end-user requirements
  • Knowledge and experience working with related equipment and systems such as electrical power service, emergency generator, HVAC, surge suppression, lightning protection, grounding, bonding, control systems, and telecommunications systems
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders, internal and external
  • Serve as a project manager on some assigned projects
Qualifications and Skills:
  • A Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (minimum GPA of 3.0)
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred but not required
  • At least eight years of experience with an electrical engineering degree or at least ten years of relevant experience and a degree in another engineering discipline
  • Experience with energetics-related safety systems (e.g., bonding & grounding, lightning protection systems) is preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
  • Must be fluent in NFPA 70 and NEC
  • Experience working with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
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.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.
Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293.
As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.
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