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Sargent & Lundy

Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Elkridge, MD · Hybrid

$101.20K - $133.30K/yr

Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above). * You ... As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will prepare or review reports and support project deliverables ...

Sargent & Lundy

Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Elkridge, MD · Hybrid

$101.20K - $133.30K/yr

Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above). * You ... As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will prepare or review reports and support project deliverables ...

Sargent & Lundy

Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Elkridge, MD · On-site

$134.55K - $205.56K/yr

Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above). * You ... As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will prepare or review reports and support project deliverables ...

Parsons

FPGA Developer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Columbia, MD

$176.90K - $332.40K/yr

... other physical designers to successfully complete their specific P&R design tasks * Provide ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or a related field OR five (5) ...

Next Step Systems

FPGA Electrical Engineer

Linthicum, MD · On-site

Responsibilities: - Participate in all phases of FPGA design flow, from concept to mass production ... physical layer, link layer, error correction, etc.). - Optimize designs for area, speed, and power ...

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How much do physical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical design engineer in Baltimore, MD is $138,522.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,100.00 and $139,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Physical Design Engineer job?

A Physical Design Engineer is responsible for transforming logical circuit designs into a physical layout that can be manufactured as an integrated circuit (IC). They focus on key aspects like floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and timing closure while ensuring power and performance optimization. They work with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and collaborate with front-end designers to meet design specifications. The role requires proficiency in tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics and knowledge of processes like ASIC or SoC design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Physical Design Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Physical Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with ASIC or SoC design methodologies, and a deep understanding of digital circuit fundamentals. Proficiency with EDA tools like Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics, as well as familiarity with scripting languages and industry certifications, is highly valued. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills are essential soft skills for this role. These qualifications are crucial as they enable efficient chip design, ensure successful project delivery, and foster productive collaboration in complex engineering environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Physical Design Engineer?

As a Physical Design Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically include taking logical circuit designs and translating them into physical layouts, performing floorplanning, placement, and routing of blocks, and conducting timing closure and verification. You will use specialized EDA tools to ensure that designs meet performance, power, and area requirements, collaborating closely with design, verification, and manufacturing teams. The role also involves resolving design issues, optimizing chip layouts, and preparing design data for fabrication. Working in this position provides exposure to advanced technology nodes and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products.
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Principal Infrastructure Design Engineer

Principal Infrastructure Design Engineer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Baltimore, MD • Hybrid

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

163rd of 257 rated insurance

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for leading the engineering of various and complex aspects of both physical and cloud hosted data center network infrastructure. Lead the analysis of current and future requirements to effectively design data center infrastructure, networking and telephony systems whiledeterminingdesign feasibility from both technical and economic perspectives. Develop andmaintaintechnical standards, procedures and documentation in partnership with service partners as needed. Coordinate the compilation and analysis of operational data anddirectsproof of technology toestablishstandardfornew designsor modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes. As subject matterexpert,partnerand consult with varied technical, business, project and management staff toidentifyand plan, assess datacenterand cloud infrastructure designs, physical data center requirements and impacts and resolve complex design problems.

WhatYou'llDo

  • Coordinate the planning and development ofhighly complexengineering designs in support of the implementation of network solutions.

  • Own andmaintaintechnologycurrency and capacity planning in support of established SLAs.

  • Define hardware and software performance standards.

  • As cross functional, multi-disciplinary infrastructure SME, provideexpertiseand knowledge in emerging technologies with strategic technology vendors

  • Provide leadership in software and hardware licensing, financial and capacity activities that plan for the most efficient way to introduce andmaintaindatacenter technology within the environment.

  • Proactively provide information and ongoing consultation for IT and business areas as well as vendors directly or indirectly affected by the network or data center infrastructures.

  • Lead the detailed infrastructure design of larger and/or more complex internal projects collaborating with IT stakeholders, serviceownersand partners.

  • Provide operational readiness through the engineering, planning, coordination, and execution of performance and tuning analysis, systems support, incident and problem resolution, software installation, and upgrades.

  • Provide detailed guidance and consultation insolutioningmore complex and/orhigh visibilityproduction incidents whenrequired.

  • Maintainappropriate standardizedguidelines, workproceduresand schedules for solution engineering within the data center environment toexpediteworkflow andultimately improveefficiencies.

  • Build collaborative relationships with the broader architecture community to effectivelymaintaintechnical roadmaps and provide input into strategies and standards related toareaof specialization.

  • Lead collaboration with vendors on infrastructure designs to ensure the final product is what was architected or designed.

  • Regularly act in a project lead capacity and/or represent the department on enterprise-wide project teams.

  • Organize and leadnew technologybriefings with IT and Enterprise leadership at varied leadership forums.

  • Provide direction and assistance to less experienced team members and may oversee or coordinate work efforts as needed.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (whererequired)

  • 8+ years of experience in relatedfield.

  • In lieu of degree, 10+ years of systems engineering experience.

Bonus Points

  • Direct experience with the following technologies and designs:

  • Layer 3 Leaf-Spine

  • EVPN with VXLAN data plane

  • WAN routing in a multi-VRF environment

  • Virtual network functions (VNF)

  • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF

  • Zone-based firewalling

  • Additionalskills: Wi-Fi, public cloud

  • Experience leading data center projects and initiatives.

WhatYou'llGet

  • The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a teamthat'sdeeply invested in the community

  • Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to dogreat work

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs

  • Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance

  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education

  • 401k match including an annual company contribution

  • Learn more

WhereYou'llWork

Our Hybrid Flex approach is builton presencewith a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection - that supports a workplacethat'sflexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role,you'llwork in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role,you'llwork virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

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Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$130,560.00 - $208,896.00

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