Electrical Engineer w/OCONUS Travel

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic program in a world-class operations facility.  The program requires a candidate that can support a broad range of fast paced, quick reaction program requirements.  The candidate will primarily provide electrical systems commissioning and energy related services for all phases of new construction projects as well as retro-commissioning, energy auditing, energy modeling and monitoring-based commissioning of existing facilities to support the energy and sustainability goals of each client and project. Electrical engineer will work with Mechanical engineering and software controls to plan, draw, and implement the installation and recap of IT infrastructures.  The Engineer will travel up to 15% OCONUS. 

Candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Responsible for multiple electrical systems, both CONUS and OCONUS, to include analysis and reporting of electrical data and metrics 

• Maintain documentation pertaining to the various projects, design drawings, technical reports, and engineering activities 

• Oversee functionality and provide engineering analysis for the Customer’s mission critical OCONUS facility

Required Skills: 

• Analyze data from the site’s monitoring system to assist design development, site expansion capabilities, or determining inefficiencies 

• Ability to calculate and develop power requirements for either new or existing facilities ​

• In-depth knowledge of electrical equipment to include but not limited to; Medium/Low Voltage Unit Substations, Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), Generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), medium/low voltage distribution

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Sequence of Operations for electrical and control systems 

• Ability to review construction blueprints, drawings, and submittals 

• Develop and execute preventative and/or predictive maintenance plans for mission critical equipment 

• Ability to interpret and design electrical one-line and control wiring diagrams, and electrical coordination studies

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical equipment to resolve issues or improve efficiencies 

• Understanding of industry standard data center best practices and how to implement them 

• Collaborate with external vendors to source equipment and material

• Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification 

• Must be willing to support up to 15% OCONUS support  

• Must be willing to upgrade clearance level requirement

Desired Skills:

• Knowledgeable in mechanical cooling systems pertaining to Data Center configurations

• Understanding of Building Monitoring Systems

•  Knowledgeable in fire safety and security systems pertaining to Data Center configurations

• Understanding of Computer aided design software such as AutoCAD

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited ABET College or University in Electrical Engineering or other STEM related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.