Olsson
Engineering and Design
ProjectElectricalEngineer
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“Project Electrical Engineer at Olsson. Skills: Electrical design, Federal projects, Code compliance, System integration. Performing detailed electrical engineering tasks including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and electrical system design for federal engineering and design projects. Preparing electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, project cost estimates, and bid-related documentation in compliance with applicable federal standards, codes, and agency-spec”
What You'll Achieve.
Producing and coordinating electrical designs that support reliable, code-compliant, and constructible solutions for federal clients; Contributing to project execution through technical design, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget; Ensuring electrical systems perform as intended
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Resolving technical issues
Travel, Participation in project charrettes, design reviews, and value engineering conferences
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical design, Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and other relevant design software, Deep understanding of DoD, VA, and federal design standards and processes, Communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and federal stakeholders
Nice to Have
Ideally with federal clients
What You'll Do.
Performing detailed electrical engineering tasks including power distribution
and electrical system design for federal engineering and design projects
Preparing electrical calculations
project cost estimates
and bid-related documentation in compliance with applicable federal standards
and agency-specific requirements
Independently executing moderately complex electrical design assignments
applying sound engineering judgment
problem-solving skills
and risk awareness throughout project execution
Serving as a technical liaison between federal clients
and internal engineering teams to coordinate deliverables
resolve technical issues
and support project schedules
Coordinating electrical design efforts with multidisciplinary teams and Olsson project teams to ensure integrated
and high-quality project outcomes
Working closely with project managers to support project planning
procurement coordination
and communication of potential technical or schedule-related challenges
Participating in site visits and inspections
providing technical support during installation
and supporting testing and commissioning activities to verify electrical systems perform as intended
and potentially providing oversight or mentorship to less experienced engineers and technical staff
Supporting quality assurance and quality control processes by performing design reviews
and documentation of design changes
and key project milestones
Preparing clear and concise project reports and technical summaries for clients
and internal leadership as required
Ensuring all electrical designs and installations align with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
applicable federal agency requirements
and environmental regulations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; Coordination with Olsson project teams; Serving as a technical liaison between federal clients, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams; Collaboration effectively with multidisciplinary teams and federal stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and federal stakeholders; Clear and concise project reports and technical summaries
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Cost control, Procurement coordination, Progress tracking, Communication of potential technical or schedule-related challenges
Full Job Description
Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description Olsson is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Engineering & Design Team. This position applies diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices to a broad range of federal projects and independently makes engineering decisions related to electrical design and system integration. The Project Electrical Engineer is responsible for producing and coordinating electrical designs that support reliable, code-compliant, and constructible solutions for federal clients. This role contributes to project execution through technical design, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget. The Project Electrical Engineer may provide direction and mentorship to less experienced staff while supporting overall project objectives and evolving federal requirements. Responsibilities: Performs detailed electrical engineering tasks including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and electrical system design for federal engineering and design projects. Prepares electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, project cost estimates, and bid-related documentation in compliance with applicable federal standards, codes, and agency-specific requirements. Independently execute moderately complex electrical design assignments, applying sound engineering judgment, p
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