Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV)
Apply NowCompany: Fairfax County, VA
Location: Fairfax, VA 22030
Description:
Salary : $85,318.48 - $142,197.95 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00879
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
Closing Date: 7/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Provides senior level leadership and 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. Establish 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. Serve as department subject matter expert and subject matter expert to multiple other county departments and Agencies. 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 department and industry standards, as well as ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.
Position works under the guidance and general direction of the Project Coordinator (Principal Engineer) and/or Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction.
* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $5,000.
Note: This position is designated an "Essential Employee." Night and weekend wok hours may be required.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(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.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
An individual who possesses a valid professional electrical engineer license in another state will be granted a temporary six-month exemption to this requirement pending the board for professional engineers' decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs., push 25lbs, etc. ability to work with extended exposure to outside environment including harsh weather as well as inside environments of extreme heat and cold. Dexterity to use hand tools. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to communicate by phone. Must be mobile to access active construction sites. Must communicate with others verbally and in writing. Must drive a motor vehicle. Vision to see detail drawings, construction and discern color. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include practical exercise.
Note: This job announcement is listed with a closing date of July 18, 2025, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions
Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
03
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
04
If you selected "Other related engineering or architecture field" for the question above, please state the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
05
Did you attend a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
06
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field do you possess?
07
Please indicate which of the following license(s) you currently possess. Check all that apply.
08
How many years of professional experience do you have in 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?
09
How many years have you worked 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?
10
How many years of professional experience as a lead Electrical Engineer P.E. for the planning, design, engineering and construction administration for photovoltaic (PV) solar systems?
11
How many years of professional experience as a lead Electrical Engineer in the development of contracts and authoring scopes/statements of work for design and engineering projects?
12
Please indicate the value of projects/contracts you are directly responsible for managing.
13
How many years of experience do you have developing capital improvement programs?
14
This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations. Essential personnel will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
15
The physical requirements of the position include the ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs., push 25lbs, etc. Are you willing and able to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?
Required Question
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00879
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
Closing Date: 7/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S29
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Provides senior level leadership and 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. Establish 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. Serve as department subject matter expert and subject matter expert to multiple other county departments and Agencies. 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 department and industry standards, as well as ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.
Position works under the guidance and general direction of the Project Coordinator (Principal Engineer) and/or Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction.
* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $5,000.
Note: This position is designated an "Essential Employee." Night and weekend wok hours may be required.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(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.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Driver's license
- Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) license.
- Electrical Professional Engineer (EPE) license.
An individual who possesses a valid professional electrical engineer license in another state will be granted a temporary six-month exemption to this requirement pending the board for professional engineers' decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a strong background in commercial power distribution project, construction and energy management.
- Thorough knowledge of mission critical power distribution and backup systems.
- Strong background in energy management informing, validating and optimizing commercial power distribution and lighting systems design and operation.
- Strong contract management skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs., push 25lbs, etc. ability to work with extended exposure to outside environment including harsh weather as well as inside environments of extreme heat and cold. Dexterity to use hand tools. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to communicate by phone. Must be mobile to access active construction sites. Must communicate with others verbally and in writing. Must drive a motor vehicle. Vision to see detail drawings, construction and discern color. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include practical exercise.
Note: This job announcement is listed with a closing date of July 18, 2025, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-JY1
Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- LiveWell Program
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
- Paid Holidays
- Contributory Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees' Child Care Center
- Commuter Benefit Program
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Spending Program
- Deferred Compensation
- No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than 12th grade
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
- Less than 45 quarter hours
- 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
- 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
- 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
- 180 or more quarter hours
- Less than 30 semester hours
- 30 to less than 60 semester hours
- 60 to less than 90 semester hours
- 90 to less than 120 semester hours
- 120 or more semester hours
- Not applicable
03
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Other (related field)
- Other (non-related field)
- Not applicable
04
If you selected "Other related engineering or architecture field" for the question above, please state the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
05
Did you attend a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
- Yes
- No
06
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field do you possess?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight or more years
07
Please indicate which of the following license(s) you currently possess. Check all that apply.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Electrical Professional Engineer (EPE) license
- Architecture license
- Driver's license
- None of the above
08
How many years of professional experience do you have in 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?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five years or more
09
How many years have you worked 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?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five years or more
10
How many years of professional experience as a lead Electrical Engineer P.E. for the planning, design, engineering and construction administration for photovoltaic (PV) solar systems?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five years or more
11
How many years of professional experience as a lead Electrical Engineer in the development of contracts and authoring scopes/statements of work for design and engineering projects?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five years or more
12
Please indicate the value of projects/contracts you are directly responsible for managing.
- None
- Less than $500,000
- $500,000 to less than $1,000,000
- $1,000,000 to less than $5,000,000
- $5,000,000 to less than $10,000,000
- $10,000,000 or more
13
How many years of experience do you have developing capital improvement programs?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five or more years
14
This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations. Essential personnel will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
- Yes
- No
15
The physical requirements of the position include the ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs., push 25lbs, etc. Are you willing and able to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
Required Question