TAI Engineering is looking for an Electrical Engineer to help drive electrical system design and construction documentation from concept through construction. This onsite role in Fairfax, VA pairs design leadership with cross-discipline coordination across complex, real-world projects.

What you will do

In this role, you will support engineering studies and design activities while ensuring project deliverables move from early concept through construction-ready documentation. You will research applicable industry standards, prepare analyses, and develop preliminary and detailed designs for electrical and controls systems.

Research applicable industry standards and prepare engineering studies and system analyses
Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs
Create electrical and controls construction drawings and documents, including single lines, power and instrument location plans, panel schedules, drawing lists, bills of materials, conduit block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and load lists
Develop engineering specifications and project cost estimates
Review the project design team’s work, track progress, and coordinate document completion
Direct CAD designers to produce construction drawings
Interpret applicable codes and coordinate independently with code officials when interpretations or exceptions are required
Coordinate project design with other engineering disciplines

Core qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or a related field
EIT preferred
Minimum 2 years of design experience supporting construction drawing development
Strong preference for drafting software experience, particularly REVIT and/or AutoCAD 2D
Experience specifying and designing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, government, hospitals, and/or datacenters
Experience designing, reviewing, and approving Electrical Construction Drawing sets, including single lines, grounding plans, lightning protection, power plans, lighting plans, and communication and security infrastructure plans
Working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70)
Ability to effectively manage multiple ongoing projects and tasks
Ability to assure compliance with company and client CAD standards
Capability to perform field surveys to document existing conditions
Working knowledge of LEED, ASHRAE, IECC, and IGCC energy codes
Knowledge of ICS 705 preferred
Knowledge of IES recommendations

Tools you’ll use

REVIT
AutoCAD 2D

Compensation and benefits

Eligible for overtime pay
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
PTO and Paid Holidays
Health Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee through family level)
Company funded life and long-term disability insurances
Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee and family) are also available
401(k) with employer match

About TAI

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services, supporting clients across the full project lifecycle. Team members are described as well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic, with an emphasis on decision-making that supports the common good.

Other offerings

Opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects
Ability to balance work and family activities
Flexible work schedule
Dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation
Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements

Electrical Engineer