Lead Electrical Engineer; Specialized Design

If you believe you are exceptional, there is a natural attraction to EKFox because:

• You are one of the most productive people you know
• You think holistically about the engineering problem at hand and like to apply “what-if” scenarios
• You understand and embrace the real meaning of being a team player
• You are committed to getting a job done right the first time
• You seek to understand then to be understood
• You value ideas but relish in results
• Problem-solving comes second-nature to you
• A work-life balance is important to you
• You want to work for a company that respects you first and challenges you second

These are the qualities of our work—and of the people who do it. If these qualities are part of your life, too, you’ll want to explore a career at EKFox.

As part of our creative, can-do team, you’ll have the chance to realize your full potential through a wide range of challenging engineering assignments. You can take pride in helping us to design for future generations, working to enrich America’s security—at home and abroad—and spearheading exciting new directions in sustainability and energy efficiency.

EKFox is an experienced team of talented, motivated individuals who share a passion for solving problems and improving the built environment. We continue to strengthen our commitment to provide a work environment and culture that stimulates creativity, values integrity and encourages professional growth.

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team:

The Lead Electrical Engineer provides electrical design expertise and leadership for their discipline of a project, from initial survey through final inspection. The Lead Electrical Engineer serves as the electrical discipline team leader for the project, directing other engineers and designers as required and appropriate. Typical duties that the Lead Electrical Engineer may be expected to perform include writing technical reports, conducting surveys, performing calculations, completing power, telemetry, and telecommunications designs, conducting research and development, systems integration, testing, hands‑on assembly, and PLC programming.

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 5-10 years of MEP or similar experience
• Engineer In Training (EIT) required; or Professional Engineer (PE) with ability to obtain within 1 year
• Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
• Experience with single- and three-phase power systems
• Experience with electrical codes and standards
• Experience conducting field surveys of existing conditions
• Experience with multi-disciplinary work, both internal and external to the company
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency in self-management within a team environment
• Able to complete project from start to finish with moderate supervisor oversight
• Proficiency with 2D CAD (AutoCAD)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) design or hands‑on engineering experience
• Critical power system designs involving UPSs, generators, transfer switches, and redundant/fault tolerant topologies
• Experience with industrial and/or network communications protocols and hardware
• General knowledge of control systems, including physical design, PLC/HMI programming, and monitoring/telemetry systems
• Experience with Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) design
• Experience providing technical training and technical writing
• Experience with SKM (or ETAP)

• Oversee medium single-discipline engineering projects, or work with a team on large or complex multi-discipline projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external discipline leads, as well as client, construction manager, subcontractor, and vendor interfaces. Provide feedback to project managers and customers to address their problems and needs.
• Assist the project manager and senior engineer with proposal development.
• Identify non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develop electrical training presentations and manuals for internal and external use.
• Develop construction drawing packages and write…