Project Electrical Engineer-Federal Engineering & Design

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed electrical engineering tasks including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and electrical system design for federal engineering and design projects.
• Prepares electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, project cost estimates, and bid-related documentation in compliance with applicable federal standards, codes, and agency-specific requirements.
• Independently execute moderately complex electrical design assignments, applying sound engineering judgment, problem-solving skills, and risk awareness throughout project execution.
• Serves as a technical liaison between federal clients, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams to coordinate deliverables, resolve technical issues, and support project schedules.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and Olsson project teams to ensure integrated, constructible, and high-quality project outcomes.
• Works closely with project managers to support project planning, cost control, procurement coordination, progress tracking, and communication of potential technical or schedule-related challenges.
• Participates in site visits and inspections, provides technical support during installation, and supports testing and commissioning activities to verify electrical systems perform as intended.
• Reviews, coordinates, and may provide oversight or mentorship to less experienced engineers and technical staff.
• Supports quality assurance and quality control processes by performing design reviews, field observations, and documentation of design changes, testing results, and key project milestones.
• Prepares clear and concise project reports and technical summaries for clients, stakeholders, and internal leadership as required.
• Travel and participate in project charrettes, design reviews, and value engineering conferences.
• Ensures all electrical designs and installations align with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, applicable federal agency requirements, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical design, ideally with federal clients.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and other relevant design software.
• Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and federal stakeholders.