Senior Electrical Engineer-Federal Engineering & Design Team

Company Description

We are Olsson . We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson . It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Join Olsson ’s Federal Engineering & Design Team as a Senior Electrical Engineer. At Olsson , you’ll play a key role in shaping projects that support military bases, VA campuses, and other vital government facilities. Join a high-performing, collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative, engineering solutions that meet rigorous federal standards and exceed client expectations.

Acting as lead design engineer, you will spearhead some of the firm’s most demanding projects. You will be responsible for designing and coordinating electrical systems using Revit including the creation of Construction Documents and specifications. Responsibilities include coordinating with other disciplines, performing supporting calculations, meeting with clients to discuss conceptual and final designs, and travel to job sites for observation, coordination, and investigation. Our electrical design services can include power distribution, lighting, and electrical modeling.

This position may involve travel to job sites for observation and client meetings and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Olsson ’s growing federal portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of electrical systems and coordination across a range of federal projects. Your day-to-day will include:

• Design electrical systems for federal buildings, upgrade power distribution networks, and ensure compliance with safety codes and environmental regulations.
• Implement renewable energy initiatives while improving overall energy efficiency for federal facilities.
• Conduct site surveys and troubleshoot electrical installations to ensure reliability and performance.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, technical specifications, project status reports, manuals, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all designs and installations align with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, federal agency requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Plan and manage project budgets, schedules, and proposals while coordinating teams across federal agency projects.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Assist in the recruiting for the federal team
• Represent Olsson in client meetings and