Electrical Project Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our MEP – Prefabrication & Supply Chain Management team in our Washington, DC office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the design process and management of complex Mission Critical data center projects, including coordination of teams and deliverables.


• Assess risks and roles associated with various project delivery methods.


• Interpret and apply principles of contract documents and agreements.


• Proactively identify, track, and address design and engineering challenges during design and construction phases.


• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, with primary experience in electrical and controls; apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.


• Review one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and other trades’ design drawings to ensure integration and coordination.


• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, including low and medium-voltage transformers, switchboards, and switchgear.


• Evaluate the constructability of electrical systems, including conduit, cable tray, busway routing, grounding, bonding, and equipment installation.


• Conduct cross-discipline drawing coordination and design quality reviews for MEP disciplines.


• Provide constructability, technical expertise, and engineering solutions to support design evolution.


• Coordinate creation of integrated electrical room concepts and collaborate with subcontractors.


• Collect information, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations; organize teams for group decision-making.


• Open to additional responsibilities as role and department services evolve.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2–5+ years in an engineering position, preferably with experience in Mission Critical data center projects.


• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to independently assess and evaluate issues, and have difficult conversations professionally.


• High level of morality and ethics.


• Strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible.


• Independent worker with a collaborative mindset.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented.


• Open to receiving meaningful feedback.

Preferred:

• Experience with cross-discipline coordination and design quality reviews.


• Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.


• Outstanding time management skills.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

​Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.