Electrical Engineer

Overview

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:

Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in design analysis, specification review, and on-site field inspection of projects/programs of significant scale. Function as an on-site, electrical engineer performing review of submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings. Possess extensive experience managing and inspecting construction work activities, with demonstrated increasing responsibility. Experience may be in the following sectors: federal, industrial, and/or commercial residential. Significant experience in the design and construction of large, multistory buildings including Government facilities and buildings, with knowledge and experience in all phases of a large construction project's lifecycle.

Responsibilities

DUTIES:

• Review the completed and in progress design packages drawings and specifications.

• Review design bulletins for electrical information communication technology scope, issues, and potential problems and subsequent resolutions.

• Attend and participate meetings.

• Perform daily quality assurance (QA) site visits, both individually and with other members of the Government QA team.

• Assist in assessing potential risks, materials, and costs.

• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts sent by the construction contractor to the Government's electrical discipline team.

• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies that could affect major milestones.

• Liaise with a variety of stakeholders.

• Review the DB contractor's monthly schedule, and provide comments on risks, concerns, feasibility, logic, and sequencing of contractor's work with a focus on the electrical scope of work.

• Monitor progress and compile reports in project status.

• Assist government office engineers in the Contract Administration Section in reviewing contractor's proposals for contract modifications or Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) that involve electrical ICT work.

• Researches the proper inspection and construction methods to be prepared for inspection requirements.

• Communicates effectively and professionally with Owner, contractor, designer, and MBP personnel.

• Provides customer services and good etiquette to the public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of professional experience required.

• Professional engineering (PE) license and CQM-C (Construction Quality Management for Contractors) preferred.

• RCDD certification preferred.

• Possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.

• Must have computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment.

• Knowledge of construction and inspection materials, methods, and tools utilized in the type of construction, repair, or renovation work.

• Proficient knowledge of multiple construction operations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in all applicable codes and standards for low voltage, IT, and networking.

• Data networking and cloud computing principles.

• Telephony systems and principles.

• Mobile and wireless computing principles (i.e., wi-fi).

• TV systems (i.e., community antenna television (CATV), master antenna television system (MATV), and internet protocol (IP) and principles.

• AV systems and principles.

• Electronic security and safety.

• Paging systems and sound masking.

• Design drawings and specifications (i.e., construction specifications institute [CSI] master format).

• Industry-related and currently used products.

• Disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC).

• Impact of converged systems on structured cabling system (SCS).

• Virtualization impact (i.e., server, network) on structured cabling system (SCS).

• Electromagnetic interference and compatibility.

• Physical security concepts.

• Integrated building technology (IBT).

• Fiber to the X (any network).

• The different media types (i.e., copper, fiber, wireless) and converters.

• Transmission principles and associated electronics.

• Distributed antenna systems (DAS).

• System integration.

• Power over ethernet (POE), POE+, and POE++ technologies.

• Building automation systems.

• Pathways and spaces.

• Passive optical networks.

• Fire suppression and detection.

• Knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar.

• Project management and supervision skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• ability to maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history will be required prior to employment.

• United States Citizen

MBP is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer