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Electrical Engineer III

Scanr Solutions

Sterling, VA 20166 • $130,000 to $150,000 / yr • 11/4/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Engineer III (Electrical Construction)

Role Summary

Senior electrical engineering position responsible for leading design teams and ensuring projects meet all codes, standards, and specifications. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor, and may act as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee teams of engineers, designers, and staff on projects
  • Oversee design of power, lighting, and auxiliary systems, including single-line diagrams, feeder and overcurrent protection sizing, and equipment elevations
  • Supervise or perform short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, and Neher-McGrath analyses
  • Review equipment and system submittals; oversee specifications and equipment buy-out
  • Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing trades, as well as clients, outside agencies, and the Project Manager
  • Conduct field surveys, value engineering, and resolve installation conflicts and drawing issues
  • Develop specifications, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation
  • Design for high-tech, mission-critical, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and high-rise residential facilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 5+ years of engineering experience; one year of field experience strongly encouraged
  • Active US Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
  • Advanced knowledge of power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and applicable codes
  • Proficiency in Autodesk, Microsoft Office, illumination software, and Oracle engineering tools

Core Skills

Strong communication, multitasking, adaptability under time pressure, self-motivation, and teamwork across all levels of an organization.

Logistics

  • Travel: up to 50% (excluding local field visits)
  • Primarily indoor office environment; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
  • Equal opportunity and ADA-compliant employer with reasonable accommodations available