Electrical Engineer

• Minimum Experience: 10 years
• Education: BE
• Registration: Professional Engineer (PE)
• Required Skills: AutoCAD; REVIT
• Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

Want to work for an A/E firm that values employee input and collaboration? Burgess & Niple is seeking an Electrical Engineer in our Frederick, Virginia office.

B&N Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design of complex building systems, primary focus on mission critical, infrastructure, life science, and advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Direct and mentor engineering support staff in the preparation of design calculations, drawings, specifications, design analysis, and cost estimates.
• Perform and oversee building assessments, electrical evaluations, and quality control reviews to ensure conformance with client standards and codes.
• Provide full-scope electrical design including power distribution, lighting and control systems, standby and emergency power, and low-voltage systems (data, communications, fire alarm, security.)
• Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams across Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, and Frederick offices to deliver integrated MEP solutions.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects, managing technical rigor, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support design and field activities including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, and construction site observations to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Lead or support business development initiatives, including proposal development, client presentations, and expansion of B&N’s mission critical client base throughout the DMV region.
• Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship, helping establish the Frederick electrical team as a regional center of excellence.
• Leverage experience in data center power topologies, medium and low-voltage distribution, UPS and generator systems, and infrastructure retrofits to expand B&N’s portfolio and capabilities.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited college or university 
• P.E. registration required; NCEES Record preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit required; Bluebeam, Procore, and SKM Power Tools experience strongly preferred.
• 10 + years of experience
• Experience performing short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline design teams, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients, mentor staff, and foster collaboration across offices.
• Experience performing power system studies and arc flash hazard analysis is a plus
• Desire and ability to build and lead a local electrical design team, embodying B&N’s core values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, respect, client focus, and excellence.

 

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