Electrical Engineer - Mid-Level- Arlington, VA

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Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.

We are seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer for our Washington DC office, located in Arlington, VA who will also support the function enterprise-wide.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.

• Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.

• Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.

• Determine schedules and details required for the project. Review with project engineer.

• Attend job meetings as required.

• Ensure flow of information between disciplines.

• Assist in writing of reports and feasibility studies.

• Support developing electrical standards.

• Prepare cost estimates and specifications.

The basic requirements for this position include:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in designing electrical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls.

• Knowledge should include familiarity with short circuit, arc flash coordination, design of interior and exterior lighting, and photometric calculations.

• Background in commercial and healthcare facilities strongly .

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required

• Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation.

• PE and EIT certification .

• LEED accreditation .

• Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use.

• General understanding of Microsoft Office.

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, BALA is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

BALA’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

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Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

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