• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Chantilly, VA)


    Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing electrical systems for large existing commercial buildings, preparing reports, cost estimates, and specifications, performing calculations, and selecting equipment for specification. Additionally, the role involves preparing construction documents for bidding, designing in both AutoCAD and Revit, performing site visits, managing project deadlines, and interacting with clients and architects.

    Responsibilities

    + Design electrical systems for large existing commercial buildings.

    + Prepare reports, cost estimates, and specifications.

    + Perform calculations and select equipment for specification.

    + Prepare construction documents for bidding.

    + Design using AutoCAD and Revit.

    + Perform site visits to assess project requirements.

    + Manage project deadlines.

    + Interact with clients and architects to ensure project requirements are met.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + 4-10 years of relevant experience.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD.

    + Experience in building design projects.

    + Knowledge of electrical code NEC, UFC, NFPA 70 NEC.

    + Proficiency in electrical design and analysis.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with SolidWorks.

    + Proficiency in Revit.

    Work Environment

    This position offers a flexible schedule starting between 6am-8am. The role involves working directly onsite at the client site in Indian Head, MD, with the possibility of working from home one day per week. The position includes reviewing existing buildings, designing RFPs, and performing technical analysis. Our company offers 15 days of PTO, 5 days of sick leave, and 10 holidays, along with 100% coverage of benefits, an end-of-year bonus, and profit sharing.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Chantilly, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

     

    Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.