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Senior Electrical Engineer

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success.

Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs
-ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. Job Description Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! The Building People, LLC seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide on-call electrical engineering services for government facility projects.

The Senior Electrical Engineer provides recommendations on electrical materials, systems, and equipment; performs analysis and design of prime power and low-voltage systems; and establishes design criteria and solutions for the study, design, and construction of normal and emergency electrical distribution systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), building generators, lighting systems (interior, exterior, and architectural), grounding, power monitoring, and control systems. Services also include code reviews, value engineering, life cycle cost analysis, quality control, and construction administration.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in electrical engineering within commercial or federal building environments
• Experience designing and analyzing prime power and low-voltage systems, including normal and emergency electrical distribution systems
• Proficiency developing electrical engineering calculations and establishing design criteria for complex facility electrical systems
• Experience with building generator design, uninterruptible power supply systems, grounding, and power monitoring systems
• Demonstrated experience in interior, exterior, and architectural lighting system design
• Ability to perform code reviews, value engineering, and life cycle cost analyses
• Experience providing quality control and construction administration services
• All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level
  3) security clearance.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience on federal or law enforcement facility electrical systems projects
• Familiarity with GSA electrical design standards and federal facility requirements
• Experience with control systems design and power monitoring platforms for large commercial facilities

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university engineering program
• Active registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the relevant jurisdiction

Preferred Education

• Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Additional credentials or training in power systems, control systems, or emergency power design

Qualifications
* Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
* Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
* Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special…