Electrical Design Engineer at Holder Construction

<div class="content-intro"><div id="comp-m4xa41va" class="Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-m4xa41va wixui-rich-text" data-testid="richTextElement"> <p class="font_9 wixui-rich-text__text"><span style="color: rgb(2, 102, 187);"><strong>ABOUT US</strong></span></p> </div> <div id="comp-m4xa5ckz" class="Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-m4xa5ckz wixui-rich-text" data-testid="richTextElement"> <p data-start="118" data-end="367"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. </span>We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">With operations throughout the United States, w</span>e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="118" data-end="367"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Annual bonus program</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="118" data-end="367"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Paid time off</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="118" data-end="367"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Health, dental, vision, and life insurance</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="118" data-end="367"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">401(k)-retirement plan</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="118" data-end="367"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles</span></li> </ul> </div></div><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our MEP – Prefabrication &amp; Supply Chain Management team in our Herndon, VA office. This is a full-time, in-person position.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Participate in the design process and management of complex Mission Critical data center projects, including coordination of teams and deliverables.</li> <li>Assess risks and roles associated with various project delivery methods.</li> <li>Interpret and apply principles of contract documents and agreements.</li> <li>Proactively identify, track, and address design and engineering challenges during design and construction phases.</li> <li>Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, with primary experience in electrical and controls; apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.</li> <li>Review one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and other trades’ design drawings to ensure integration and coordination.</li> <li>Demonstrate knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, including low and medium-voltage transformers, switchboards, and switchgear.</li> <li>Evaluate the constructability of electrical systems, including conduit, cable tray, busway routing, grounding, bonding, and equipment installation.</li> <li>Conduct cross-discipline drawing coordination and design quality reviews for MEP disciplines.</li> <li>Provide constructability, technical expertise, and engineering solutions to support design evolution.</li> <li>Coordinate creation of integrated electrical room concepts and collaborate with subcontractors.</li> <li>Collect information, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations; organize teams for group decision-making.</li> <li>Open to additional responsibilities as role and department services evolve.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>2–5+ years in an engineering position, preferably with experience in Mission Critical data center projects.</li> <li>Ability to consistently meet deadlines.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to independently assess and evaluate issues, and have difficult conversations professionally.</li> <li>High level of morality and ethics.</li> <li>Strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible.</li> <li>Independent worker with a collaborative mindset.</li> <li>Highly organized and detail-oriented.</li> <li>Open to receiving meaningful feedback.</li> </ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with cross-discipline coordination and design quality reviews.</li> <li>Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.</li> <li>Outstanding time management skills.</li> </ul> <p>#LI-DO1</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).</span></span></p> <p class="font_8 wixui-rich-text__text"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text">​</span><span class="wixui-rich-text__text">Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and&nbsp;Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.</span></span></p></div>