Design Engineer Manager Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

JOB LOCATION: Fairfax, VA

POSITION: Electrical Design Engineer

POSITION: Perform quality control on own work and work of Designer level staff, including drawings, RFI answers, and submittal reviews; collaborate with Sr. Engineer to determine content of drawings and specifications to meet the scope of work; travel to project sites to review progress of work and document via written field reports; successfully solve complex problems within time and budget constraints; apply general knowledge of NEC, other applicable codes, and standards into designs; implement knowledge of lighting, photometrics, and lighting controls into design drawings and specifications; perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects with minimal assistance; act as single point of contact with project managers for project scope definition, schedule, and budget requirements; manage a multi-project workload and oversee the design work of other engineers, ensuring project coordination, quality, budget adherence, and team communication; have a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and advanced concepts to execute all required aspects of electrical engineering; assist the design team to develop the Basis of Design (BOD), Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) that meet project requirements within the allocated schedule and budget, using best practices; collaborate with the electrical designers team to verify designer's work quality regarding specifications, reports, code application, submittal review, equipment selection, deliverables, and drawings; write complex and detailed studies and reports for Electrical systems on projects; contribute to revisions of company design standards and master specifications for specific Market Sectors; have proficiency in designing electrical systems, including planning, development, and testing; have expertise in using AutoCAD for creating precise 2D and 3D electrical schematics and layouts; have familiarity with Revit for building modeling tasks and coordinating with other engineering disciplines; have strong understanding of electrical systems, load calculations, and equipment selection; have knowledge of PLC programming for automation and control systems; have experience with simulation tools such as SKM Power Tools, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), Agi32, Visual, Dialux, Dynamo, CadnaR, MATLAB, circuit analysis and design; have experience with drafting tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, BlueBeam for project development and design; have experience with data management tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Onebox, SmartSheet, PlanGrid, SmartGrid, FieldWire, ProjectWise, Deltek, SAP, Microsoft Project for project management and coordination; excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders; have experience with preliminary engineering activities, such as project development, programming, or schematic design phase of work, focusing on large-value or high-risk work; visit project locations to ascertain existing conditions, perform feasibility studies, test factory-built systems prior to shipment, and conduct field investigations as required; and have familiarity with international codes, standards, procedures, and specifications applicable to public safety engineering.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 5 years of related experience. Required skills: Experience in SKM Power Tools for harmonic analysis, short circuit analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis; Experience in Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) utilized for power system modeling, load flow analysis, and protection coordination; Experience in AutoCAD to create detailed electrical schematics and control panel layouts; Experience in Microstation for professional electrical diagrams and complex design projects; Experience in Revit to build information modeling (BIM) and coordinating with other disciplines; AGI32, Visual, Elum Tools, Dialux experience used for lighting design, photometric calculations, and simulations; ComCheck, Sustainability Works to ensure compliance with energy codes and promotes energy efficiency; Have a current Professional Engineer License that is valid for application in Virginia and states outside of Virginia. Up to 10% domestic travel required. Must live within normal commuting distance of the worksite.

Full time. The pay range for this role is $161,782 to $171,782. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. 

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

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