Mission Critical Electrical Engineer - Mid-Level

Mission Critical Electrical Engineer - Mid-Level

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are People Focused and Project Driven
. We have been in business for 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team and help design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

This onsite position is located in our Fairfax, VA office. We are seeking a highly skilled Mission Critical Professional Electrical Engineer to design and analyze high-reliability electrical systems supporting mission critical environments and data centers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical engineering with a focus on power distribution, redundancy, system resilience, and energy efficiency.

• Lead small to medium electrical design projects.
• Direct and mentor junior-level engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, the design team, and contractors.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• 11–15 years of progressive, relevant experience, including lead engineer role on mission critical and/or data center projects.
• Design experience with:
  • One-line diagrams and specifications for mission critical electrical components (UPS systems, generators, medium-voltage switch gear, static transfer switches).
  • SCADA systems and automated operations for critical equipment.
  • Various electrical design topologies (e.g., Tier III, Tier IV, N+1, 2N).
• Compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA-942).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong professional reputation and positive, cooperative attitude.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, government TS/SCI clearance.

• Proficiency in ETAP or SKM.
• Experience with Revit for complex power system design in raised floor environments.

• Flexible work schedule options.
• Competitive salary.
• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Group life insurance and optional additional life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.

WRA is an equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (No sponsorship for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa.)

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