Electrical - Project Engineer

Electrical - Project Engineer at Wiley|Wilson

We are an architecture and engineering (AE) firm where over 190 employee-owners across five locations serve our valued clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team of engineering and architectural professionals.

We are actively seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Professional Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute their expertise in designing and implementing complex electrical systems. Wiley|Wilson has a very successful electrical engineering practice in building systems design. Our engineers design all electrical sub-disciplines for diverse and unique projects across multiple markets, with a focus on critical facilities, sustainability, and alternate energy design.

We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility. Our generous benefits package includes multiple group health insurance options, a 401k with up to 6% matching contribution, 24 days of paid time off (PTO), five paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks.
• 80 hours of parental leave for birth or newly adopted child
• Hybrid work schedule to accommodate various needs
• For roles requiring travel, we ensure accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Utilize experience and technical skills to solve complex problems, ensuring compliance with industry and client standards, codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, all engineering disciplines, project managers, and contractors.
• Lead project teams, delivering comprehensive engineering design packages to diverse clients such as federal, state, and local agencies; commercial and industrial entities; and universities.
• Provide engineering oversight and direction to junior engineers and designers, including leadership and training.
• Support construction and commissioning activities, ensuring quality and accuracy of work and effectively communicating with project manager, design and construction teams, and clients.
• Work with the electrical team across offices to enhance internal standards, conduct load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, and voltage drop calculations for optimal system configurations.

• 6-10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, architectural/electrical engineering, or electrical engineering technology from an ABET accredited institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia or ability to obtain through reciprocity within three months of start date.
• Experience in building system design including power distribution, lighting and control systems, grounding and lightning protection, and emergency and uninterruptible power systems.
• Familiarity with system modeling software (i.e., ETAP, SKM, AGI) and knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and to obtain a security clearance.

• Prior consulting experience.
• Federal government design experience.
• LEED accreditation is a plus.
• LC certification is a plus.
• Functional knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD is a plus.

Wiley|Wilson is a full-service architecture‑engineering firm, specializing in creating innovative and functional design solutions for our government, institutional, and private‑sector clients around the world. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provides a truly unique opportunity for you to elevate your career. As a 100‑percent employee‑owned company, our 190+ employees share a stake in our success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

The ownership model, coupled with our focus on service and engagement, creates a distinct company culture. Wiley|Wilson has offices in Alexandria, Lynchburg, Richmond, VA;
Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

• Equal Opportunity Employer / AAP, Disability/Covered veteran, Drug Free Workplace.
• R603, Electrical Project Engineer.
• Electrical design, design engineer, federal, building systems, Richmond, Virginia.