Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV)

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

This position is responsible for the overall development and management of large scale and/or multiple complex capital and non-capital projects for and in occupied spaces OR development and management of cross- functional capital renewal projects for and in occupied spaces that require working with all department and/or county levels and groups specific to the project design and implementation to address specific business needs.

Responsible for and authorized to lead design projects and resolve construction issues as primary representative of Fairfax County. Establishes project objectives and performance standards. Performs difficult professional engineering work in managing and participating in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical, generator, life safety, photovoltaic (PV) solar, and EV equipment and systems (new, renovation and renewal). Performs review and analysis of plans and specifications for electrical, generator, life safety, PV solar, and EV systems, and features and compliance with code requirements. Serves as department subject matter expert and subject matter expert to multiple other county departments and agencies. Works under the guidance and general direction of the project coordinator (principal engineer) and/or division director of design, engineering and construction.

As a registered professional engineer, leverages a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control to perform and review electrical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets for commercial building electrical, generator and life safety systems and/or components. As licensed professional electrical engineer signs and seals own work product. Ensures the timely completion of projects assigned consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department (FMD) and industry standards, as well as ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.

Note: This position is designated an essential employee.
*A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer IV position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

• Valid driver's license
• Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) License

• Bachelor's degree in Eectrical engineering with a strong background in commercial power distribution project, construction and energy management.
• Experience planning, design/engineering, or construction administration for the replacement and renewal of mission critical, commercial (occupied buildings greater than 100,000 gross sq. ft) electrical distribution and emergency back-up systems and subsystems.
• Experience as a lead electrical engineer P.E, directly responsible and accountable for the design (and sealing), engineering and construction administration of commercial building electrical distribution and emergency back-up systems and sub-systems projects.
• Experience as a lead electrical engineer P.E. for the planning, design, engineering and construction administration for photovoltaic (PV) solar systems.
• Strong contract management skills and experience as a lead electrical engineer in the development of contracts and authoring scopes/statements of work for design and engineering projects.
• Strong background and experience in energy management informing, validating and optimizing commercial power distribution and lighting systems design and operation.
• Experience managing projects valued at $500,000 or greater.
• Experience developing capital improvement programs.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.