Project Electrical Engineer V
Remote Arlington Mid-level Other
At a glance
Mid-level role at CannonDesign. Remote, United States · $127,155–$158,970 base.
SalaryStated by CannonDesign
$127,155 – $158,970
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleOther
SeniorityMid-level
LocationArlington
WorkplaceRemote
Base pay$127,155–$158,970
PostedMar 1, 2026 · 7mo ago
Role brief
remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Develop electrical systems for building projects, setting design objectives and shaping solutions for new construction and renovations
- Design lighting, power, signaling, communications, and telecommunications systems for healthcare, education, and commercial projects
- Prepare drawings and specifications, review equipment choices, and check engineering documents for quality and code compliance
- Guide designers and engineers, coordinate project planning, and lead technical or engineering meetings when needed
- Oversee construction administration, including site observations, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and change-order reviews
What you bring
- At least ten years of related professional experience and a current U.S. Professional Engineer license
- Working proficiency with engineering design applications such as Revit, AGI32, Visual, or SKM Power Tools
- Strong electrical engineering knowledge, with the judgment to review work independently and communicate with clients and design teams
Who this fits
This role suits a senior electrical engineer who can lead technical work while supporting and reviewing other designers. It is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates near the listed cities. Site visits involve walking through project sites.
From the employer
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or near: Arlington, VA; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; St. Louis, MO; or Pittsburgh, PA.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will perform as a high-level specialist in a lead role for the electrical engineering team. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction. Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems.
- Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
- Participate or lead project teamwork planning sessions.
- May serve as project manager or project engineering leader and lead engineering meetings.
- Assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
- Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes.
- Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
- Serves in QAQC process and as an independent reviewer.
- Complete quality control checks of engineering documents.
- Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the project's bottom line financial success and satisfy the project's contractual obligations.
- Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
- Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
- Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
- Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Responsible for projects' construction administration. Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- Applies knowledge of electrical and building codes in building systems design.
- May perform other related tasks as needed.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience required.
- Current PE in the United States required.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering.
- Ability to serve in QAQC process and as an independent reviewer.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, AGI32, Visual, SKM Power Tools) required.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.