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Electrical Engineer - Facilities - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service

Department of Defense

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Salary

$87,362 - $192,764

per year

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March 15, 2026More DOD jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves designing, building, and maintaining electrical systems for government facilities to support national security operations, such as power distribution and monitoring equipment.

You'll work on projects that ensure reliable power and technical solutions for intelligence missions at a secure site in Maryland.

It's a good fit for engineering graduates or professionals with hands-on experience in electrical infrastructure who want to contribute to protecting the country.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred, or with specified engineering coursework)
  • Relevant experience in electrical engineering, such as working with UPS, switchgear, SCADA, transformers, substations, power panels, switchboards, or power metering
  • Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code)
  • Proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)
  • Ability to read design drawings and perform cost estimation
  • Project management experience (preferred, especially for senior levels)
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for NSA role)

Full Job Description

As an Engineering and Physical Science professional, you will use your skills to create the systems and tools that will be used to enhance the operation of intelligence.

You will advise, administer and perform projects, such as planning, designing, and constructing specialized equipment, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and principles.

Apply your engineering skills to protect the nation. The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

*Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. Degree must be in Electrical Engineering.

If program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.* FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.

Degree must be in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

If program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.* A degree in Engineering Technology will also be considered if it includes specified coursework.* Relevant experience must be working in an electrical engineering capacity (for example, UPS, switchgear, SCADA, transformers, substations, power panels, switchboards, and metering of power).

Additionally, must have experience using NEC code and computer aided design and drafting, reading design drawings, and cost estimation. Experience may also include project management.

SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Degree must be in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

If program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.* A degree in Engineering Technology will also be considered if it includes specified coursework.* Relevant experience must be working in an electrical engineering capacity (for example, UPS, switchgear, SCADA, transformers, substations, power panels, switchboards, and metering of power).

Additionally, must have experience using NEC code and computer aided design and drafting, reading design drawings, and cost estimation. Experience may also include project management. Major Duties:

Be a part of our mission to protect the national security of the United States, and have a direct impact to enable success in Agency operations.

As a Facilities Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work directly with mission customers to validate the requirements and unique needs to provide reliable technical solutions.

With the ever-changing industry and increase of technology complexities to accommodate our workforce, NSA's Installation & Logistics organization needs motivated Electrical Engineers to provide facilities design expertise, guidance, and support to the development and implementation of facilities solutions that enable capabilities that align with mission driven priorities.

Additionally, the Installations & Logistics organization is seeking Electrical Engineers with a focus or specialty in control and monitoring of electrical systems.

Candidates with this specialty should be knowledgeable about or interested in learning about Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and electrical control systems, electrical power systems, Schweitzer protective relays, Real-Time Automation Controllers (RTAC) as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Knowledge of the protocols used by these devices including mirrored bits, Modbus, DNP, and SNMP is desired.

As an Electrical Engineer at NSA, responsibilities may include: - Prepare design and construction cost estimates. - Development of designs for new and renovated facilities.

- Prepare engineering technical reports, specifications, and drawings. - Provide construction detailing. - Perform engineering analysis and calculations. - Conduct code analysis. - Project management.

- Facilities planning. - Drafting of electrical plans and schematics.

NOTE: A copy of your unofficial transcript and resume is highly encouraged to be submitted with your application and may expedite processing.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 1254594