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Fairfax County Government · 2 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV)

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $145K/yr

4+ years exp

Fairfax County Government is seeking a senior level Electrical Engineer to oversee the development and management of complex capital projects. The role involves leading design projects, ensuring compliance with code requirements, and serving as a subject matter expert in electrical engineering for various county departments.

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Responsibilities

Responsible and authorized to lead design projects and resolve construction issues as primary representative of Fairfax County

Establishes project objectives and performance standards

Performs difficult professional engineering work in managing and participating in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical, generator, life safety, photovoltaic (PV) solar, and EV equipment and systems (new, renovation and renewal)

Performs review and analysis of plans and specifications for electrical, generator, life safety, PV solar, and EV systems, and features and compliance with code requirements

Serves as department subject matter expert and subject matter expert to multiple other county departments and agencies

As a registered Professional Engineer, leverages a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control to perform and review electrical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for commercial building electrical, generator and life safety systems and/or components

As licensed Professional Electrical Engineer signs and seals own work product

Ensures the timely completion of projects assigned consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department (FMD) and industry standards, as well as ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseProject ManagementEnergy ManagementContract ManagementPhotovoltaic SystemsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field

Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field

Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license

Valid driver's license

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a strong background in commercial power distribution project, construction and energy management

Experience planning, design/engineering, or construction administration for the replacement and renewal of mission critical, commercial (occupied buildings greater than 100,000 gross sq. ft) electrical distribution and emergency back-up systems and subsystems

Experience as a lead electrical engineer P.E, directly responsible and accountable for the design (and sealing), engineering and construction administration of commercial building electrical distribution and emergency back-up systems and sub-systems projects

Experience as a lead electrical engineer P.E. for the planning, design, engineering and construction administration for photovoltaic (PV) solar systems

Strong contract management skills and experience as a lead electrical engineer in the development of contracts and authoring scopes/statements of work for design and engineering projects

Strong background and experience in energy management informing, validating and optimizing commercial power distribution and lighting systems design and operation

Experience managing projects valued at $500,000 or greater

Experience developing capital improvement programs