Electrical Project Engineer (MEP) – Arlington, VA

Job overview

The Electrical Project Engineer (MEP) role is primarily onsite in Arlington, VA, with one day of remote work available for full-time roles. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports Bala Consulting Engineers’ enterprise-wide function and its building-systems design work. The role develops electrical designs and project documentation for building systems, coordinating information across disciplines and supporting project delivery. Its work contributes to designs for facilities including commercial, healthcare, higher education, transportation, and life-science projects.

What you'll do

• Prepare feeder, service, short-circuit, and transformer calculations
• design building electrical distribution, fire alarm, and security systems
• survey existing electrical equipment onsite
• determine project schedules and details and review them with the project engineer
• attend job meetings as required
• coordinate information between disciplines
• assist with reports and feasibility studies
• support electrical standards
• prepare cost estimates and specifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical project engineer

mep

building electrical design

power distribution

fire alarm systems

security systems

revit

arlington va

bala consulting

onsite

one remote day

7–10 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• employer-paid life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• volunteer time off
• tuition and licensure reimbursement
• student loan assistance
• and employee referral program.

Why this role

The posting seeks 7–10 years of relevant design experience and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. PE or EIT certification and LEED accreditation are preferred; Revit proficiency with at least one year of formal design use is required.

About the employer

Bala Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.