Senior Electrical (MEP) Engineer - Arlington, VA
About the role
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. We are a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Arlington, VA office supporting the function enterprise-wide.
Responsibilities
- Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
- Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
- Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
- Determine schedules and details required for the project.
- Review with project engineer.
- Attend job meetings as required.
- Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
- Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
- Support developing electrical standards.
- Prepare cost estimates and specifications.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in designing electrical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls.
- Knowledge should include familiarity with short circuit, arc flash coordination, design of interior and exterior lighting, and photometric calculations.
- Background in commercial and healthcare facilities strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation.
- PE Preferred.
- EIT certification required.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use.
- General understanding of Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work
Pay
Bala offers a competitive market salary structure.
Schedule
Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work.
Company Information
Bala is a multi-disciplined engineering firm, a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.