Electrical Engineer
Posted: 04/22/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Division: Government/DOD
Job Number: JN -042026-21088
State: District of Columbia
Job Description
Electrical Engineer
Lead mission-critical building systems from design to occupancy on high-impact projects.
Salary: Up to $130,000/year
Location: Washington, DC (On-Site at Pentagon)
Industry: Government / Defense / Energy
Employment Type: Permanent (no C2C or 1099)
Overview:
Responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and optimizing existing building systems and designs to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and energy resilience.
Responsibilities:
EOE/ADA
Lead mission-critical building systems from design to occupancy on high-impact projects.
Salary: Up to $130,000/year
Location: Washington, DC (On-Site at Pentagon)
Industry: Government / Defense / Energy
Employment Type: Permanent (no C2C or 1099)
Overview:
Responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and optimizing existing building systems and designs to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and energy resilience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise in power distribution and infrastructure, specifically in medium and low voltage distribution systems, including load calculations, short circuit analysis, arc flash studies, coordination studies
- Provide expertise in equipment support including generators, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, panelboards, motors, pumps, compressors, and fans
- Provide support with controls and automation such as integration of electrical systems with building automation systems
- Conduct detailed evaluations of electrical systems both in the field and through electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, control schematics, and documentation
- Develop projects to improve resilience and efficiency of electrical projects including preparing project plans, scopes, budges, and technical specifications
- Conduct root-cause analysis for electrical failures
- Understand acceptance testing and periodic maintenance testing including infrared scans, insulation resistance, and breaker timing tests
- Understand NFPA 70, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards to assist in developing project requirements and to ensure all recommended solutions comply with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards
- Identify areas where energy is being wasted or used inefficiently. This could involve analyzing lighting systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, motors, control systems, and other electrical components.
- Compile detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and potential cost savings. These reports are often presented to clients or stakeholders to propose and justify energy-saving measures or system improvements.
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering required
- 5+ years of experience working with building and site electrical systems
- Power Distribution experience required
- Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering, energy systems, and an understanding of building systems
- Strong communication skills as this role is customer facing
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass required background investigations
- Willingness to travel approximately 35% as project needs require
- 100% employee-owned company with a strong reputation in engineering, commissioning, and energy consulting
- Family-oriented, business casual culture that values teamwork, ownership, accountability, and fun
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects across government, commercial, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and research environments
- Professional development opportunities and long-term career growth within a technically respected organization
- Competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, short/long-term disability, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and vacation/sick time
- Opportunity for tenured team members to participate in an employee stock ownership plan
EOE/ADA
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