Electrical engineer jobs in Silver Spring, MD and nearby (326 jobs)

Electrical engineer jobs within 25 miles of Silver Spring, MD. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 326
Employers: 148

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $108,621Across 57 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $55.43Across 11 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 3%11 listings
On-site: 7%23 listings

Not specified: 90% (292 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon Data Services, Inc. (38), WSP (11), Actalent (10).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer
SAIC
Chantilly, VA
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Arlington, VA
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Herndon, VA
- $100,000 to $130,000 BND / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Engineering firm is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to ensure that their projects are…
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Electrical Engineer AI Trainer (Remote)
Aston Carter
Washington, DC
- $45,000 to $60,000 USD / year
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Sterling, VA
- $62.5 to $75 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical Engineer High-Speed PCB and Power ElectronicsJob DescriptionThis role focuses on designing highspeed PCB boards and advanced power electronics for custom, groundup…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Serco USA
Andrews AFB, MD
If you want to work on cutting-edge DoD programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division, DoD…
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Electrical Engineer Data Center Design II
Rosendin
Sterling, VA
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Arlington, VA
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on leading electrical design for large data centers, overseeing complex projects from concept through completion. You will…
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Supervisory Electronics Engineer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Silver Spring, MD
- $169,279 to $197,200 USD / year
As a Supervisory Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties:
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Supervisory Electronics Engineer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Silver Spring, MD
- $169,279 to $197,200 USD / year
As a Supervisory Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following
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Electrical Design Engineer
Agile Enterprise Solutions
Fairfax, VA
This position is for an experienced design engineer charged with supporting project teams with electrical design at one or more sites. About half the work is site investigation, preliminary…
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Cluster Project Design Electrical Engineer, Fleet Remediation Engineering
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Herndon, VA
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Electrical Engineer
Amentum
Springfield, VA
Amentum is seeking a mid to senior-level Electrical Engineer in Springfield, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, fabrication, testing, troubleshooting,…
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Electrical Engineer
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Beltsville, MD
- $143,913 to $187,093 USD / year
The major duties of the Electrical Engineer position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Sr Electrical Engineer (Secret Clearance)
System One
Chantilly, VA
- $110,000 to $170,000 USD / year
Job Title: Sr Electrical Engineer (Secret Clearance)
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Electrical Engineer
Sayres Defense
Washington, DC
- $110,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Sayres is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with an active SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Washington, DC.
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Product Design Electrical Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services (DCE-EPS)
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Herndon, VA
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Attitude Control Systems Engineer
SAIC
Chantilly, VA
SAIC is seeking an Attitude Control Systems Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware…
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Electrical Engineer
Quartermaster
Arlington, VA
- $190,000 to $225,000 USD / year
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Electrical Engineer
TalentRemedy
Fort Belvoir, VA
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to support a Humanitarian Demining (HD) Program focused on developing and integrating advanced sensing technologies to…
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Electrical Engineer - Multiple Levels
AeroVironment, Inc.
Germantown, MD
AV is continuously seeking talented Electrical Engineers to work onsite at our Albuquerque, New Mexico or Germantown, Maryland offices. Electrical Engineers at AV support the design,…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Herndon, VA
- $99,500 to $170,750 USD / year
Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionJoin our innovative team as an Electrical Engineer in Herndon, VA, where you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge security solutions for the…
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Antenna Engineer
The Pennsylvania State University
Reston, VA
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Electronics Engineer - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Air Force Materiel Command
Arlington, VA
- $76,463 to $118,204 USD / year
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior professional electronics engineer with systems engineering responsibility in assigned
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Electronics Engineer
Federal Communications Commission
Columbia, MD
…POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities Serves as a senior engineer, expert consultant, and special project director on telecommunications and wireless communications engineering.…

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Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Arlington, VA, United States

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/hr.

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Pay: Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/hr.
Experience: At least 7 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on electrical design.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

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Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on leading electrical design for large data centers, overseeing complex projects from concept through completion. You will manage project delivery, ensure high-quality design output, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient electrical systems that meet stringent standards and codes.Responsibilities

Lead electrical design for large data centers, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
Serve as the lead designer on projects, taking ownership of technical direction, design quality, and overall project outcomes.
Manage electrical design projects, including planning, tracking progress, and coordinating deliverables across multidisciplinary teams.
Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical design work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project requirements.
Supervise and manage design staff, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and oversight of project tasks and workflows.
Integrate and coordinate work across different disciplines (such as mechanical, structural, and architectural) to ensure cohesive and compatible designs.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and Requests for Information (RFIs), maintaining clear documentation and communication with stakeholders.
Apply NEC codes and strong electrical systems knowledge to develop compliant and efficient data center designs.
Work on highly secure data center projects, including air-gapped cloud environments, ensuring alignment with Tempest and ICD-705 requirements.
Collaborate with project teams and clients to clarify requirements, resolve design issues, and support successful project delivery.
Travel to project sites as needed to perform site assessments, support design coordination, and participate in project meetings.
Participate in ongoing improvement of design standards, processes, and tools to enhance quality and efficiency.

Essential Skills

At least 7 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on electrical design.
Extensive experience in electrical design for large data centers.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Proficiency with Revit for electrical and MEP design workflows.
Experience with MEP design coordination in multidisciplinary projects.
Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation.
Hands-on experience working on secure data center projects, including air-gapped cloud environments.
Direct experience with Tempest requirements and standards.
Direct experience with ICD-705 requirements and standards.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical engineering.
Demonstrated project management experience, including budget and schedule management and RFI coordination.
Ability to lead and coordinate design teams and integrate work across multiple disciplines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working on large-scale technology or cloud infrastructure projects.
Proficient in QA/QC processes for engineering design deliverables.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Ability to travel to project sites when required to support design and coordination activities.
Comfort with remote collaboration tools and workflows.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a primarily remote work environment, with the flexibility to work from your preferred location. You will collaborate with project teams using digital tools and may travel to project sites as needed for meetings, site assessments, and coordination activities. Work focuses on large, secure data centers, including air-gapped cloud programs, and involves advanced design tools such as Revit, MEP platforms, and AutoCAD. The role emphasizes professional communication, structured project management practices, and close coordination with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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