ABOUT US
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
About the Role
We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our MEP – Prefabrication & Supply Chain Management team in our Washington, DC office. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the design process and management of complex Mission Critical data center projects, including coordination of teams and deliverables.
- Assess risks and roles associated with various project delivery methods.
- Interpret and apply principles of contract documents and agreements.
- Proactively identify, track, and address design and engineering challenges during design and construction phases.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, with primary experience in electrical and controls; apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
- Review one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and other trades’ design drawings to ensure integration and coordination.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, including low and medium-voltage transformers, switchboards, and switchgear.
- Evaluate the constructability of electrical systems, including conduit, cable tray, busway routing, grounding, bonding, and equipment installation.
- Conduct cross-discipline drawing coordination and design quality reviews for MEP disciplines.
- Provide constructability, technical expertise, and engineering solutions to support design evolution.
- Coordinate creation of integrated electrical room concepts and collaborate with subcontractors.
- Collect information, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations; organize teams for group decision-making.
- Open to additional responsibilities as role and department services evolve.
Qualifications
Required:
- 2–5+ years in an engineering position, preferably with experience in Mission Critical data center projects.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to independently assess and evaluate issues, and have difficult conversations professionally.
- High level of morality and ethics.
- Strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible.
- Independent worker with a collaborative mindset.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Open to receiving meaningful feedback.
Preferred:
- Experience with cross-discipline coordination and design quality reviews.
- Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.
- Outstanding time management skills.
Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).
Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
Skills Required
- 2-5+ years in an engineering position (preferably Mission Critical data center projects)
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Knowledge and application of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards
- Experience with electrical and controls systems, including one-line diagrams and equipment submittals review
- Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment: low and medium-voltage transformers, switchboards, switchgear
- Ability to evaluate constructability of conduit, cable tray, busway routing, grounding, bonding, and equipment installation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and independently assess and resolve issues
- High level of morality and ethics; strategic, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and flexible
- Independent worker with a collaborative mindset; highly organized and open to feedback
- Experience with cross-discipline coordination and design quality reviews
- Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology
- Outstanding time management skills
What We Do
Holder Construction is a leading national commercial construction company founded in 1960. Consistently ranking among the nation's top 20 contractors, they focus on strong relationships and high-quality buildings for Fortune 500 clients across 38 states, specializing in corporate offices, data centers, airports, and higher education facilities.
