Graduate Electrical Engineer Engineering at Day & Zimmerman Company in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

About Mason & Hanger, A Day & Zimmermann Company



Mason & Hanger, a Day & Zimmermann company, is dedicated to providing architectural and engineering (A/E) services specializing in the worldwide design of secure, mission-driven facilities. For nearly two centuries, Mason & Hanger has been a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard - active and reserves), Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Energy, and other government agencies critical to the U.S. National Security Mission. Mason & Hanger has provided best-in-class architectural and engineering (A/E) services to the federal government on thousands of projects in 165 countries. Mason & Hanger has ranked nationally among the Top 15 A/E firms in Government Building Design.

We expect this position will be included in the recent federal Executive Order (EO) and subsequent guidance, requiring federal contractors and employers with more than 100 employees to implement a vaccine mandate; therefore, it is expected that anyone hired into this position will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencement of employment in accordance with the EO and any subsequent guidance, unless an accommodation is legally required.

POSITION Graduate Electrical Engineer needed for a full-time, staff opportunity with Mason & Hanger located in one of the following offices: Glen Allen, VA | Virginia Beach, VA | Lexington, KY | Hybrid Remote. The Graduate Electrical Engineer works under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to complete project tasks such as drawing production, calculations and equipment selections. The position represents developing junior staff in training. May be single discipline (electrical or telecommunications) focused - and encouraged to learn about entire department project responsibilities as part of career progression.

The Work You'll Be Doing:

• Create and edit plans and BIM models.


• Perform lighting and other engineering calculations; prepare cost estimates.


• Select equipment and create schedules, diagrams, and details.


• Support construction phase contract administration activities such as submittal review, answering RFI's, etc.


• Edit and check specifications and basis of design documents.


• Perform additional tasks as required; Limited travel may be required


• Comply with data protection principles while handling personal, protected and/or Covered Defense Information on behalf of Day & Zimmermann. Data Handlers should be trained to follow documented policies, standard operating procedures and secure practices associated with protecting trusted employee and customer data

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; Degree must be ABET accredited, or acceptable to the State Board of Engineers for licensure as a professional engineer.


• 0-4 years of experience in the engineering field.


• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred; expected to pass FE exam within 12 months of hiring/promotion.


• US citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance preferred.


• Great attitude and team player.


• Successful completion of background screening process.

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Proficiency with drawing production software (primarily Revit, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation proficiency may also be required). Improving Revit skills including learning to edit Revit families to match project specific requirements, putting devices in the model, and adding lights and receptacles to the model and circuiting them to panelboards. Learning to complete lighting designs including fixture selection, creating a fixture schedule, designing lighting controls, and using lighting design software (Visual, ElumTools) to determine normal and emergency light fixture locations with minimal support. Learning to complete audio/visual and telecommunication distribution designs for telecom and equipment rooms including cable tray, rack/cabinet layout, backbone and horizontal cabling including cable tray/conduit fill and drop calculations. Learning and developing knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), ASHRAE 90.1 and other energy codes, Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), and client design criteria (UFCs, OBO Design Standards, GSA). Learning to edit specifications and create and edit logical and understandable notes on plans to meet project scope requirements. Learning to use engineering calculations spreadsheets and SKM Power*Tools to model and perform fault calculations.


• Gaining understanding of the industry and developing the ability to complete tasks successfully and with progressively less guidance. Gaining mastery over production processes, and design and calculations tools is essential. Developing competency in selecting equipment and skill with system layout/design as they are exposed on a project by project basis. Growing responsibilities include design coordination and constructability as well as gaining introduction to project costs and participating in coordination of work with other disciplines.


• Building trusted relationships within the department through maintaining ownership for assigned work and delivering efficient and high quality results. Expected to be a proactive learner; able to identify expectations, check own work output against quality expectations, and pursue opportunities to grow technical capabilities. Expected to maintain professional humility and respect in partnership with all team members in pursuit of overall project success, and expected to know their own technical limitations and proactively seek out support where needed.


• Interpersonal savvy and willingness/ability to communicate effectively (oral and writing) with and take direction from other electrical department team members


• Must build trusted relationships with department through maintaining ownership for assigned work and delivering efficient and high quality results. Expected to be a proactive learner, responsible to seek out support when needed, identify expectations, check own work output against quality expectations, and pursue opportunities to grow technical capabilities. Maintains professional humility and respect in partnership with all team members in pursuit of overall project success. Is expected to know their own technical limitations and proactively seek out support where needed. Other duties as assigned.

Must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.


• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.


• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.


• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.

What's In It For You?

Candidates that are hired will receive a competitive base salary, 401k, a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, parental leave and paid time off.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Now! Recruiter: Bree Thomas

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.