Electrical Engineering III Electrical Construction
Rosendin · Sterling, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Engineer III is a senior engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and assistance to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. This role includes subject‑matter expertise and the capability to mentor and train other staff.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of engineers, designers, and staff on a project basis or individual initiative.
- May serve as the Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
- Supervise, review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals.
- Supervise process coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and all electrical trades.
- Oversee the preparation of designs, including power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
- Oversee preparation of power system single‑line diagrams, including feeder, over‑current protection sizing, and equipment elevations.
- Supervise or conduct short‑circuit and over‑current protection device coordination studies and Arc Flash studies.
- Supervise or conduct distribution analysis, including voltage drop, voltage droop, and underground heat effect (Neher‑McGrath) calculations.
- Oversee project specifications or equipment buy‑out.
- Visit job sites to field‑survey existing electrical conditions.
- Supervise or utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short‑circuit currents.
- Conduct value‑engineering exercises to evaluate construction costs.
- Attend project design team meetings and interface with clients, architects, and mechanical contractors/engineers.
- Work closely with the Rosendin Project Manager to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and deliverable schedules.
- Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors during installation.
- Generate project specifications appropriate for each project.
- Develop complete and accurate sequences of operations for all designed systems.
- Apply working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
- Perform conventional electrical‑engineering work for high‑tech, mission‑critical health, commercial, industrial, high‑rise residential, and other facilities.
- Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
- Supervise design and ongoing progress of projects, coordinating with city, state, county officials, and other outside agencies.
- Oversee plans and specifications, establish schedules, and coordinate electrical‑engineering work.
- Prepare documentation for building commissioning.
- Resolve complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable materials, difficult coordination, and technical issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
- One year of on‑site field experience (strongly encouraged).
- Licensure as a U.S.-based Professional Engineer.
- Combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
- Travel up to 50 % (excluding local field visits).
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of electrical‑engineering subjects including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, value engineering, and applicable codes and standards.
- Proficiency in Autodesk software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Experience with illumination software.
- Experience with Oracle software related to Engineering Productivity and CAC generation.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Self‑motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
- Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – shareholder benefit.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance.
- Disability income protection insurance.
- Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
- Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation.