Electrical Engineering Project Manager

Job Overview

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Property & Buildings group serving the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. In this pivotal role, you’ll deliver creative, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients while managing multi‑discipline projects from concept to completion.

• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Technical Developments Recommendation:
  Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality better meet client’ needs.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions.
• Research:
  Achieve specific goals for a designated part of a research program. Involves working within established research systems.
• Personal Capability Building:
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in‑depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Project Management:
  Deliver small‑ or medium‑scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Engineering Drawings:
  Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Equipment Installation:
  Lead major equipment rebuilds; guide planned installation of complex systems.
• Engineering Solutions Design:
  Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Client & Customer Management (External):
  Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license, multiple states preferred or NCEES Record Holder.
• 7‑15 years of electrical power generation, distribution, and utilization system projects’ design experience for the public and/or private sector; previous consulting experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills, managing multi‑discipline projects on time and within budget, while exceeding client expectations.
• Federal Government DoD and civilian agencies’ project and client experience a plus.
• Active member of relevant industry associations and communities preferred.

Three days a week in‑office to collaborate, connect, and excel in a dynamic culture.

• 401(k):
  Eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid Time Off:
  Starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday Pay: GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
• Wellness Benefit:
  Reimbursement program for health club membership, home exercise equipment, bicycles, race and marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight loss programs, Fitbit and fitness tracking devices (maximum $250.00 annually).
• Salary Range: $113,000 – $188,000 based on experience and location.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.