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Electrical Systems Engineer

Advantech GS Enterprises, Inc.

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Pax River, MD Indian Head, MD Washingtn, DC Quantico, MD Annapolis, MD
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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to provide technical oversight of electrical systems throughout the design, construction, testing, and acceptance phases of construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring critical electrical systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and operating in accordance with design intent, contract requirements, and applicable industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing design reviews, evaluating contractor submittals, witnessing testing and inspections, and providing final certification of electrical system acceptability.



Key Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight of electrical systems throughout pre-award, construction, commissioning, and final project acceptance.
Perform comprehensive reviews of electrical engineering design documents, plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports to verify compliance with project requirements and design intent.
Review construction contractor submittals, shop drawings, product data, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other technical documentation.
Verify that electrical systems are installed and operating in accordance with approved designs, applicable codes, contract requirements, and industry standards.
Support quality assurance and quality control activities for electrical systems.
Coordinate and witness electrical equipment startup, testing, commissioning, functional performance testing, and system inspections.
Evaluate deficiencies identified during testing and inspections and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare technical reports, inspection findings, review comments, and acceptance documentation.
Provide recommendations regarding system readiness and final acceptance.
Support final certification of electrical system acceptability.
Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, commissioning agents, and government representatives throughout project execution.
Identify technical risks, constructability concerns, installation issues, and potential impacts to project performance.
Maintain complete and accurate records of design reviews, inspections, testing activities, and acceptance documentation.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable building codes, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) where applicable, and engineering standards.


Required Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering, electrical systems, commissioning, quality assurance, construction management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting pre-award activities for construction projects.
Demonstrated experience with:
Electrical system design reviews
Construction contractor submittal reviews
Electrical equipment testing and inspections
Commissioning or systems acceptance
Final system acceptance and certification
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.


Education Equivalency

The bachelor's degree requirement may be waived for candidates who possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license.



Required Licensure

Candidates must possess:

Professional Engineer (PE)


Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), military, healthcare, laboratory, mission-critical, industrial, or other complex construction projects.
Experience with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, lighting, grounding, protective relaying, fire alarm systems, and building automation system interfaces.
Experience with commissioning, integrated systems testing, and facility acceptance activities.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, construction practices, commissioning processes, and quality management systems.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, UFC criteria, IEEE standards, and other applicable electrical codes and regulations.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.


Work Locations: Positions may be available at military installations throughout the National Capital Region, including Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Potential locations include NSA Washington, NSA Bethesda, NSA Annapolis, NSF Indian Head, NSF Dahlgren, NAS Patuxent River, Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, NSF Thurmont, and MCB Quantico. Specific location will vary based on project needs.
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