Electrical Engineer

About the Company

Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) is a 100% employee-owned, small business certified company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. We have successfully provided comprehensive energy consulting services to help our clients optimize building performance and reduce utility costs for over 30 years worldwide.

We are governed by our core values of Growth Mindset, Respect for Everyone, Accountability of Results, Committed to Success, and Excellence or “GRACE” for short. We incorporate GRACE into everything we do from serving our clients to fulfilling our people.

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer experienced in designing, operating, analyzing, and maintaining electrical systems that support central plant operations including power distribution, switch gear, motor control systems, protection schemes, controls, and energy efficient operation of utility equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and optimizing existing building systems and designs to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and energy resilience.

Your expertise will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for improvement to maximize the functionality of diverse building systems.

• Evaluate, analyze, and optimize existing building systems and designs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop projects to enhance resilience and efficiency.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for electrical failures and prepare detailed reports, including findings, recommendations, and potential cost savings.
• Perform acceptance testing and periodic maintenance testing (infrared scans, insulation resistance, breaker timing tests).
• Implement and integrate electrical systems with building automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards and relevant codes.
• Stay updated on advancements in electrical/energy‑efficient technologies and regulations.
• Communicate findings to clients and stakeholders and prepare formal presentations.

• Power distribution and infrastructure, specifically in medium and low voltage distribution systems.
• Expertise with generators, switch gear, transformers, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, panel boards, motors, pumps, compressors, and fans.
• Knowledge of controls and automation integration.
• Ability to conduct detailed evaluations of electrical systems both in the field and through drawings, single‑line diagrams, and schematics.
• Project management skills to develop plans, scopes, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Root‑cause analysis for electrical failures.
• Familiarity with testing methods such as infrared scans and insulation resistance.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards.
• Experience identifying and addressing energy waste and inefficiencies.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.

Washington, DC with potential for travel up to 20‑30%.

• Four‑year electrical engineering degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience working with building and site electrical systems.
• Two‑year technical degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience working with electrical systems.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a National Agency Check or SF‑85P (NACI).

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or other relevant certifications (e.g., NET, NICET).
• Experience working within the Department of Defense.
• Experience conducting energy audits.
• Experience with microgrids and/or solar/battery energy storage systems.
• Experience performing life‑cycle cost analyses.
• Ability to prepare and present formal multimedia presentations.
• Ability to train others.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.