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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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