15+ years of experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design.
Licensed professional engineer in Maryland, DC, or Virginia.
Proficient in SKM or ETAP power system software.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software.
Strong communication skills for client and contractor interaction.
Responsibilities
Design power systems for water and wastewater facilities.
Prepare and edit project specifications.
Lead multiple concurrent electrical projects, ensuring adherence to scope and schedule.
Conduct site visits during project lifecycle.
Perform electrical design work using AutoCAD/Revit.
Conduct electrical power system studies using SKM/ETAP.
Oversee construction administration tasks and ensure quality standards.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Flexible spending plans for medical and transportation.
Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Paid holidays and PTO.
401(k) plan with employer contributions.
Professional growth opportunities such as tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Senior Electrical Project Engineer/Manager
Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer/Manager for our Fairfax, VA office. Candidate will provide electrical engineering and design for water and wastewater facility projects, serving as lead electrical engineer. Candidate will support projects both local and regional to the office, as well as supporting projects in other areas as requested by the firm. Successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to become the electrical leader for Hazen offices in the DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia area.
Key Responsibilities:
Power systems design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout and related activities at water and wastewater facilities
Prepare project specifications and edit corporate electrical master specifications as needed to suit each project
Serve as the lead electrical engineer on multiple concurrent projects. Ensure the work is performed in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
Perform site visits as needed from project conceptual design through construction
Perform electrical design work in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required by the project
Perform electrical power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP as required by the project
Complete construction administration tasks including review of shop drawings, replies to requests for information, change order requests and similar tasks
Perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project
Monitor and participate in the field testing and start-up of electrical systems
Represent the electrical discipline in client project meetings
Interaction with clients, contractors, and engineers from other disciplines
Serve as a technical mentor for less experienced electrical staff
Assist in business development activities such as proposal preparation and participation in project interviews
Develop scope and fee documents for electrical portions of projects
Serve as Project Manager for selected electrical projects
Supervise less experienced electrical staff working on projects
Perform QA/QC review of the work completed by others in the Electrical Group
Coordinate with subconsultants (where applicable) and review their work to maintain quality standards
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for selected topic(s) pertinent to the electrical discipline
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
15 or more years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design
Licensed as a registered professional engineer in at least one of the following:
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Ability to be licensed in additional states at the request of the firm
Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Strong communication skills allowing for successful interaction with clients, contractors, and other engineers
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry
Experience with Bluebeam software and Bluebeam Studio
Experience with instrumentation and control systems including instruments, operator interfaces, and PLCs
Experience in leading a team of electrical engineers and designers
What We Offer:
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
