Electrical Design Engineer - Early​/Mid-Career

About GHT

With 60 years of successful MEP design experience, GHT is one of the largest MEP engineering consulting firms in the DC Metro area. Our LEED Gold certified office is close to the Ballston Metro in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. We provide an exceptional career experience through compensation, benefits, flexibility, and career opportunities.

• Hybrid work environment after initial onboarding period
• Generous subsidies for national medical plan options with Cigna + subsidized dental and vision plans + extra insurance options
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus core and flexible holidays (and more!)
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Opportunities to earn performance-based bonuses throughout the year
• On-site leadership offering training and mentoring opportunities
• True career progression through development in terms of design, MEP project management, and leadership roles
• Chance to train, develop, and mentor others
• Personal and professional recognition
• Company-sponsored events, meals and refreshments in our newly-renovated office

GHT seeks a bright, motivated electrical design engineer with a BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited institution and 4+ years of directly related experience. 8+ years of directly related experience + active PE license strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in either:
  • electrical design for mid-sized to large building design projects, including electrical load calculations using spreadsheets and standard software
  • electrical design for commercial office building projects including utility coordination; electrical construction documentation preparation; and design of lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, standby electrical systems
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, schedules and software related to scoping of work: IBC, NEC, NFPA, IECC, etc.
• Ability to use drawings and understanding of existing systems to respond to permit, landlord, and architectural comments as well as third parties.
• Ability to conduct site surveys independently and create determine equipment locations/size, verify conditions, prepare drawings/sketches, edit specifications, and update as-builts for electrical discipline.
• Ability to work both independently and with teams, as well as leading and/or managing design (including inter-discipline coordination).
• Ability to QC own work and support QC efforts with own team and others.
• Experience supporting training of other staff.
• Strong organizational skills to accurately and efficiently complete work on multiple projects.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills; responsive to team members and clients, and negotiate conflict.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and MS-Office.
• Ability to travel to job sites and conduct site visits (requires carrying equipment and exposure to heights).
• PREFERRED: familiar with LEED and other green standards.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current OR future visa sponsorship. GHT participates in E-Verify.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background check and drug test. Certain projects may have additional requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

NOTE:

This role encompasses more than one level of engineering classification; actual title and final compensation package will depend on an individual's experience, skills, education, and credentials, as evaluated by management. All base compensation estimates are a good‑faith reflection of the pay range for someone who meets all the minimum requirements for the advertised role.