Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

US Residency Requirement:

Applicants must be U.S. residents and hold a valid U.S. work permit.

Description:

Huitt-Zollars’ Alexandria, VA office seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and manage the Electrical Engineering team. This role involves overseeing design projects, supervising staff, and working on multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality electrical design solutions across a range of facilities—including healthcare, transportation, industrial, and institutional projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low and medium-voltage electrical systems, lighting design, and building electrical infrastructure, along with strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the electrical engineering team, including staffing forecasts and project assignments.
• Provide mentorship, training sessions, and performance evaluations for team members.
• Design electrical systems, lighting, and telecommunications infrastructure for building and site projects.
• Perform and review electrical design calculations (load, voltage drop, short circuit, etc.).
• Prepare plans, specifications, and design documents for all project phases.
• Provide construction phase services and ensure design compliance.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance.
• Lead client communication, proposal preparation, and value engineering reviews.
• Develop and implement project framework instructions and planning.
• Track project performance metrics and ensure profitability, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Support business development and participate in winning new work opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to Huitt-Zollars’ Quality Management System (QMS)
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); registration in Virginia preferred (NCEES transferable).
• 10+ years of experience in building electrical systems and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with NEC, NFPA, and other electrical standards.
• Experience leading MEP projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with EasyPower, SKM, or ETAP software.

Preferred:

• Experience with USACE UFC criteria and UFGS specifications.
• Familiarity with Design-Build delivery.
• Knowledge of high-performance and sustainable electrical systems.
• Solar/PV system design experience.
• Background in healthcare, municipal, institutional, and transportation facility projects.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Ability to meet project deadlines and multitask under pressure.

Perks:

• ESOP and 401(k) with company contributions
• Tuition and professional license reimbursements
• Employee wellness and team-building programs
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities