Our client is a global leader in specialized MEP engineering and secure-environment solutions, delivering decades of expertise to critical government and commercial projects. The Lead Electrical Engineer is a Full-time, Direct Hire opportunity based in Chantilly, VA, with a salary of $125,000.00-$175,000. This role provides electrical design expertise and discipline leadership for complex infrastructure projects, influencing project success from initial survey through final inspection.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical discipline lead for assigned projects, directing engineers and designers.
• Write technical reports, conduct field surveys, and perform engineering calculations.
• Develop designs for power, telemetry, and telecommunications systems.
• Support system integration, testing, and hands-on equipment work, including PLC programming.
• Oversee medium-scale electrical engineering projects or contribute to large, multi-discipline efforts.
• Coordinate with internal discipline leads, external partners, and project stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and assist in research, design, and specification of electrical systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting system malfunctions, diagnosing issues, and recommending long-term solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 5–10 years of MEP or similar experience.
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure within one year.
• Experience with single- and three-phase power systems.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards.
• Proficiency with 2D CAD (AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) design or hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience with critical power systems, PV and energy-storage system design.
• Familiarity with industrial or network communications protocols.
• Knowledge of control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and telemetry.
• Experience with SKM or ETAP power-system analysis tools.

What the client offers

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program
• Relocation Assistance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.

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