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Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems Location: Washington, DC Metro Area Compensation: $120,000–$170,000 Employment: Full-Time Position Overview An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in electrical design, project management, and technical leadership. This position involves leading complex engineering projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and developing client relationships across commercial, industrial, institutional, and government sectors. Key Responsibilities • Lead electrical power distribution and building systems design. • Manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and engineering teams. • Oversee technical drawings, specifications, and code compliance. • Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and engineering disciplines. • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership. • Support business development, client engagement, and proposal preparation. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. • 10+ years of electrical engineering experience. • Strong background in power systems and electrical infrastructure design. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM, ETAP, or similar software. • Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and applicable electrical codes. • Demonstrated project management and team leadership experience. • Strong communication, analytical, and client relationship skills. Preferred Experience • Commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or government projects. • Lighting, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems. • Business development and technical proposal preparation. Compensation $120,000–$170,000 base salary , depending on qualifications and experience. Qualified candidates will receive additional information regarding the organization and opportunity during the confidential recruitment process.

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Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area
Compensation: $120,000–$170,000
Employment: Full-Time
Position Overview
Lead electrical power distribution and building systems design.
Manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and engineering teams.
Oversee technical drawings, specifications, and code compliance.
Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and engineering disciplines.
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.
Support business development, client engagement, and proposal preparation.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
Strong background in power systems and electrical infrastructure design.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM, ETAP, or similar software.
Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and applicable electrical codes.
Demonstrated project management and team leadership experience.
Strong communication, analytical, and client relationship skills.

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Commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or government projects.
Lighting, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems.
Business development and technical proposal preparation.

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