Quick overview
Job description
ERG is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support electrical design projects involving renovations, facility upgrades, and power distribution systems at a federal site. This position will focus on developing and reviewing electrical design packages, preparing technical documentation, and supporting projects that improve the safety, reliability, and functionality of existing facilities. The ideal candidate has a foundation in electrical engineering and building power systems and is interested in expanding their experience with complex government and industrial facilities.
This is a full-time, onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head in Indian Head, MD, approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.
Job Description:
- Support the development of electrical engineering designs for facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, and system upgrades
- Assist with preparing electrical design packages, including drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, and cost estimates
- Support projects involving electrical power distribution, building electrical services, emergency generators, surge suppression, lightning protection, grounding and bonding, control systems, and telecommunications
- Review electrical design packages, construction drawings, and specifications for technical accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project requirements
- Apply applicable electrical codes, regulations, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) to support compliant and reliable designs
- Prepare technical memoranda and reports documenting project requirements, design assumptions, and the basis of design
- Assist with developing technical scopes, evaluating design alternatives, and providing engineering input for project proposals
- Support electrical design projects from initial concepts through final design package delivery, construction, and commissioning
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers, other design professionals, manufacturing personnel, and government stakeholders to coordinate project requirements
- Assist with project coordination, scheduling, and design management responsibilities as experience develops
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with electrical power systems for commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings
- Familiarity with electrical design drawings, specifications, construction documents, and engineering calculations
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and applicable electrical codes and standards
- Experience with AutoCAD; familiarity with SolidWorks is a plus
- Understanding of building electrical distribution systems, grounding and bonding, emergency power systems, or related electrical infrastructure
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet project deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure is a plus
- 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