Electrical Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Plan, coordinate, and assess the engineering and design of electrical power, lighting, and electronic systems.

• Supervise integrated facility systems, which encompass fire alarm and life-safety systems, inmate duress, paging and communication, security and control center, as well as emergency power and generator systems.

• Coordinate and validate designs and layouts for electrical distribution systems.

• Define configurations for electrical systems, including dual-feed systems, substations, capacity, and emergency generation requirements.

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

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

• Examine architectural and engineering documents to ensure compliance with established guidelines, standards, and design criteria.

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

• Oversee the development and maintenance of electrical and electronic engineering guidelines, standards, and design criteria.

• Create program plans, organize resources, and set procedures for the engineering standards program.

• Maintain records for assigned engineering initiatives and projects.

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

• Assess field conditions and offer technical recommendations for construction-related issues.

• Suggest design enhancements and assess energy-management strategies to minimize construction, operational, and life-cycle costs.

• Assist with procurement, technical evaluations, contract negotiations, contract administration, disputes, claims, and utility service agreements.

• Provide technical support for site evaluations, acquisitions, environmental analyses, and utility infrastructure recommendations.

• Review policies and procedures, develop planning and operational recommendations, partake in post-activation surveys and facility visits, and suggest improvements for future projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a current and active Professional Engineer license.

• Required to have either an RA or PE certification.

• Capability to pass a comprehensive FBOP background check.

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

• Extensive familiarity with building and site electrical systems, communication systems, security systems, and associated electronic systems.

• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering disciplines, such as structural, mechanical, and civil engineering.

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

• Awareness of the design and construction processes for correctional institutions, detention facilities, or similar complex institutional buildings.

• Ability to provide expert technical guidance and make autonomous engineering decisions.

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

• Knowledgeable about applicable building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, and life-safety regulations.

• Familiar with federal regulations, budgeting requirements, procurement procedures, and contracting practices.

• Acquainted with correctional facility operations and American Correctional Association standards.

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

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of organizing and leading meetings, conferences, technical discussions, and contract negotiations.

• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

🏝️ 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.