Electrical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation, assessment, and upkeep of electrical and electronic engineering standards, guidelines, and design criteria for correctional institutions under the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

• Organize, coordinate, and evaluate systems related to electrical power, lighting, electronic communications, security, life-safety, emergency power, and generators.

• Approve and coordinate designs for electrical distribution systems, including dual-feed systems, substations, system capacity, and emergency generation requirements.

• Act as the technical expert in resolving unusual, complex, or critical electrical engineering challenges.

• Assess contracted architect-engineer electrical designs for completeness, accuracy, appropriateness, constructability, code compliance, and adherence to accepted engineering practices.

• Provide technical approvals and interpretations of electrical engineering standards and guidelines.

• Develop plans, procedures, resource requirements, communication processes, and documentation needs for engineering standards programs.

• Maintain records for assigned engineering programs and projects.

• Engage in construction inspections and ensure compliance with approved designs, standards, and specifications.

• Review on-site conditions and offer technical recommendations for construction-related issues.

• Suggest design enhancements to improve performance and minimize construction, operating, and life-cycle costs.

• Assess energy management strategies, including peak-load reduction, thermal storage, emergency generation, and energy-efficient electrical systems.

• Aid in the procurement and management of architect-engineer, construction management, utility service, and construction contracts.

• Participate on evaluation boards and technical evaluation panels.

• Evaluate potential firms and provide technical advice during contract negotiations.

• Assist with disputes, claims, and modifications related to contracts.

• Support site evaluation, acquisition, environmental analyses, and assessments of electrical utilities.

• Review policies and procedures pertinent to FBOP institution design, construction, and operations.

• Create planning and operational analyses along with recommendations.

• Engage in post-activation surveys, inspections, and facility visits.

• Assess completed facilities and recommend enhancements for future projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a current and active Professional Engineer license.

• Required to hold either an RA or PE certification.

• Capable of passing a thorough FBOP background check.

• Advanced understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles and practices.

• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems in buildings and sites, communication systems, security systems, and related electronic systems.

• Familiarity with structural, mechanical, and civil engineering fields.

• Significant experience with construction methods, materials, installation techniques, and building systems.

• Understanding of the design and construction processes for correctional institutions, detention facilities, or similarly intricate institutional facilities.

• Ability to offer expert technical advice and make independent engineering decisions.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, architectural and engineering plans, technical specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates for construction.

• Knowledge of relevant building, electrical, fire, and life-safety codes and requirements.

• Awareness of federal regulations, budgeting requirements, procurement procedures, and contracting practices.

• Familiar with correctional facility operations and standards set by the American Correctional Association.

• Competent in preparing technical drawings, specifications, analyses, reports, and recommendations.

• Skilled in organizing and conducting meetings, conferences, technical discussions, and negotiations related to contracts.

• Proficient in word processing, project management, scheduling, technical documentation, and spreadsheet software.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Tax-deferred savings options.

• Supplementary benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive base salary based on qualifications and experience.