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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
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Gaithersburg · On-site Full-time Senior 3w ago
About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong experience in medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems for industrial, utility, and water/wastewater facilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in electrical system design, substations, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and power system studies.
Responsibilities
- Design MV/LV electrical power distribution systems.
- Prepare one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and panel schedules.
- Design substations, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VFDs, and standby power systems.
- Perform power system studies including short circuit, voltage drop, load flow, and relay coordination.
- Support construction activities including shop drawing review, inspections, and as-built reviews.
- Collaborate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of electrical design engineering experience.
- Strong experience with MV/LV power systems and substations.
- Experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and protection systems.
- Knowledge of ETAP, SKM, or similar power system analysis tools preferred.
- BSEE from an ABET-accredited university.
- PE license or actively pursuing PE preferred.
- Strong communication and project coordination skills.
Preferred Industry Experience
- Industrial facilities.
- Utilities.
- Water/Wastewater plants.
- Power generation or EPC projects.
Skills
ETAPMCCMV/LV power systemsSKMVFD
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