Overview:
Electrical Engineer

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years' experience and to join our team. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The incumbent performs design of site and facilities electrical power, communications, and interior/exterior lighting systems. Candidates must pass HZ security clearance review (criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record check) and Federal Government base access requirements.

Location: Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities:

Prepare design of electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems, design documents, plans and specifications.

Guide others in the preparation of programming documents, schematic design, and design development and construction documents.

Support multiple electrical engineering designs of new construction and renovation projects.

Prepare designs, and handle design review and quality control.

Prepare electrical construction specifications, budgets, schedules and work plans for projects.

Researches building codes and standards to determine essential design requirements of the projects.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other HZ staff, utility representatives, contractors, and consultants and clients.

Perform electrical system planning including electric distribution layouts, specifications of wiring systems, and analysis of loads.

Calculate lighting illumination levels and designs lighting layouts for both interior and exterior lighting projects.

Perform electrical studies including voltage drop/dip, short circuit and overcurrent coordination studies.

Prepare various technical reports for engineering studies.

Coordinate with other HZ disciplines, utility companies, consulting engineers, architects, and contractors to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in project design.

Update Project Managers on work progress, and address potential project problems.

Attend meetings, conferences, trainings to stay current on trade principles, practices and new developments.

Review project construction submittals and shop drawings.

Visit construction sites, perform project construction observations and prepare punch lists. (Some travel involved)

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

Registered Professional Engineer in Maryland, Virginia, or DC

NOTE: "Exam Ready EIT will be considered"

5-10+ years of Electrical engineering design experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit BIM

Proficiency with Electrical analysis software such as SKM Powertools, Easypower (or eqiv)., and lighting analysis with AGi32 or equivalent.

Experience performing short circuit, voltage drop, protective device coordination

Intermediate skills with spreadsheet software

Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101

Familiarity with industry energy standards (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC)

Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members

Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Experience using the Unified Facilities Criteria and designing projects on federal installations preferred.

LEED AP, CEM credentials is a plus.

Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.

Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.

Must pass HZ security clearance review and pass Federal Government base access requirements.

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Competencies:

Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely. Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.

Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives.

Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.

Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy.

Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team.

About Huitt-Zollars:

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.

Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with by viewing our .

Benefits:

Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

MDLive Telehealth

Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities

Paid Vacation/Annual Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements

Term Life / AD&D insurance

Cancer and Specified Disease insurance

Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key-in data

Able to walk project site while wearing personal protective equipment

May lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.

The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain.

May work in extreme weather conditions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Please apply online at

Job ID No: N019

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.