# Electrical Engineer

Hiring organization: [Architect of the Capitol](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/architect-of-the-capitol)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7f32ec4c-c24e-49bf-8b97-289c4fcacf46

Listed on Architect of the Capitol's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 85447 – 158322 USD per year

## Summary

This federal role supports the U.S. Capitol's electrical infrastructure as a senior technical resource, designing and overseeing power systems, lighting, emergency backup, and network infrastructure while advising on complex engineering challenges. It suits experienced engineers comfortable with government processes, large-scale building systems, and collaborative technical leadership in a permanent civil service position.

_Our summary, not Architect of the Capitol's wording._

## Skills named

AutoCAD, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Generators, Lighting Design, OSHA Compliance

## Required

- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent technical background
- 52 weeks of specialized experience at next lower grade level (GS-12 for this GS-13 posting)
- Expertise in electrical and electronic design, operation, and mechanical systems
- Project management experience within electrical discipline
- Experience as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) or equivalent
- Professional electrical engineering experience with power quality, capacity, remediation, UPS, emergency power strategy, short circuit and load coordination studies
- Pass a drug test

## Nice to have

- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination passed

Apply on Architect of the Capitol's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890859200