Senior Electrical Engineer (Pepco)

KCW Engineering Technologies was voted one of The Daily Record's Best Companies to work for in Maryland in 2023, 2024, and 2025!

At KCW, we provide real-time opportunities for career growth and mentorship, creating a brighter future for the communities we serve. KCW is a women-owned firm with over 40 years of experience designing projects within the Baltimore-Washington Area. Our diverse expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, electrical distribution engineering, and traffic control design and inspections. KCW has the unique experience to service everything on the utility pole.

Our foundational principles of opportunity, mentorship, and servant leadership continue in KCW’s structure today. We foster a culture that celebrates and supports our team’s lives inside and outside KCW. We welcome cross-training across departments enabling team members to diversify their skills, grow their careers, and expand our capabilities for our clients. KCW is just as committed to giving back to local communities as they are to designing them. Our team gives back year-round supporting House of Ruth Maryland, STEM mentorship of the next generation, and veteran efforts.

KCW Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Pepco utility design standards and Quality Assurance (QA) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of Pepco’s design and construction requirements, hold active Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in both Washington, DC and Maryland, and possess a proven track record of maintaining high standards of design accuracy, compliance, and safety across complex utility projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical expert for Pepco-related underground and overhead distribution design standards, ensuring compliance across all deliverables.
• Lead and oversee Quality Assurance (QA) reviews for electrical design packages, verifying adherence to Pepco, DDOT, and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, checklists, and QA/QC procedures to promote consistency and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, and construction teams to resolve technical issues and improve design efficiency.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in Washington, DC and Maryland required.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in electrical distribution design, with direct Pepco experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in standards development, QA/QC, and design review for utility projects.
• Strong understanding of NESC, NEC, and Pepco distribution standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

• $50.00-$68.00/hour (equal to $104,000-$141,440 annually)
• Position eligible for overtime
• Position eligible for discretionary bonuses at the sole discretion of the company

Benefits:

• Company-paid mental health program
• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• $25,000 company-paid Life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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