Electrical Engineer - Dewberry : Job Details

Dewberry is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a Professional Engineering license for our Fairfax, VA Headquarters.

Opportunities to work remotely may exist.

This individual will work in a multi-discipline, team environment with primary responsibility for the design and production of electrical construction documents for commercial and institutional projects, as well as the design of building systems.

If you would like to work on some of the region's most prestigious projects, value long-term relationships with clients, and appreciate the culture and stability of a family-owned business with annual revenue of over $600 million and a 60-year history, Dewberry MEP is a great place to work.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

• Duties will include design, drawing production, building information modeling (BIM), specification writing, discipline coordination between the various trades, shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site reviews, and code reviews for MEP systems for Dewberry projects.
• Focus will be on electrical systems for buildings; however, this position may also include assisting with other building systems and the construction process in the various engineering disciplines practiced: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and construction services.
• The work may include base building and tenant interior systems on commercial, retail, mixed-use, residential, hotel, transportation, education, and various other types of projects, such as microgrids, EV Charging Stations, Fault Current and Arc Flash Studies, and Battery Energy Storage Systems. Successful candidates may be requested to participate in opportunities in other Dewberry offices.
• Duties may also include the review of MEP systems designed by others, interfacing with code officials and contractors, working with architects and other clients, and collaborating within Dewberry.
• The Electrical Engineer will also assist with the design and specification of power and control systems, system layouts, load calculations, equipment sizing, and selection.

• BSEE or Architectural Engineering degree.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm system design.
• PE license required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Experience designing electrical systems and producing design documents for listed project types in Revit MEP and AutoCAD; Navisworks experience is a plus.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative, drive, and determination.

Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and the ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor new applicants for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These will be conducted in compliance with applicable laws.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates recruiters with a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement. We do not compensate unsolicited third-party recruiters.