Senior Electrical Engineer | Germantown, MD

Senior Electrical Engineer | Germantown, MD

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Germantown, MD
, to join a highly specialized MEP team with deep expertise in complex healthcare, research, laboratory, federal, and secure facility work. This is an opportunity to do work that matters - supporting mission-critical environments tied to national security, scientific discovery, healthcare, and public service.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and design of electrical systems, including detailed designs, specifications, and calculations in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards

• Perform site assessments and prepare detailed analysis and technical reports

• Collaborate with clients to understand project needs, gather requirements, and communicate technical information clearly

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and responsive service

• Provide in-process reviews of electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence

• Apply IMEG quality control processes to help ensure designs meet IMEG standards, industry standards, and client requirements

• Train, mentor, and motivate staff

• Provide technical assistance in resolving field issues with limited support from senior staff

• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical engineering best practices, and contribute to research and innovation efforts within IMEG

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and help identify and mitigate potential risks associated with electrical systems

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that support project goals

• Participate in project interviews and presentations

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required

• Professional Engineer (PE) License required

• 7 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

• Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the required U.S. government security clearance

• Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems

• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, Tech Street, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)

• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS;
Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu

• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others

• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise

• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships

• Strong training and mentoring skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first-with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Electrical Team Highlights

• Do work that matters - supporting mission-critical federal, healthcare, research, laboratory, and secure facility projects where electrical reliability, redundancy, and safety directly support the client's mission.
• Work on technically challenging projects for major clients and agencies, including NIH, NIST, NAVFAC,…