OCONUS Electrical Engineer - Cape Town South Africa (Worldwide)

Green Powered Technology; Indonesia; Remote; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a project with the U.S. Department of State in Cape Town. The role entails performing quality assurance on electrical work and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, with at least 7 years of relevant experience and an active Secret clearance. Ideal candidates should have experience in photovoltaic systems and be willing to work overseas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience working on construction projects.
• Active Secret clearance before deployment.
• Overseas experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of electrical work and quality control.
• Support completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and submit weekly reports.

Skills

Experience with photovoltaic and energy storage systems

Specific experience with high- and low-voltage equipment

Understanding of telephone and fire alarm systems

Project management skills

Education

Electrical engineering degree from an accredited university

A Professional Engineering license

Job description

Overview

GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future. Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services from project inception to completion and post-completion, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve lasting impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. GPTech is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our prospective contract with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO). The position will provide OBO’s Cape Town Utility Optimization Project with a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight. An Electrical Engineering degree is required. This position will be located in Cape Town, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of electrical work, monitor the contractor\'s quality control program, and review project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Support and assist OBO/Cape Town in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements.
• Specific experience with high- and low-voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired.
• Read design/construction drawings and understand design narratives and calculations.
• Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
• Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
• Perform quality assurance tasks, including ensuring contractor work is inspected and corrective actions are taken; ensure materials meet contract requirements; review contractor submittals for compliance; and resolve conflicts.
• Monitor the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program; observe onsite construction and ensure proper installation and execution.
• Monitor construction progress with respect to project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on technical review of project documents and field inspections.
• Interpret drawings and understand the principals of the discipline and how it fits with other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree from an accredited university in the United States with a civil background
• Experience with photovoltaic and energy storage systems, optimization of solar energy, and battery energy storage systems
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working on construction projects
• A Professional Engineering license is acceptable in lieu of a degree
• Active Secret clearance before deployment
• Specific experience with high- and low-voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired
• Overseas experience preferred

Thank you for applying and for your interest in GP Tech. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.

The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.

GP Tech obeys all laws prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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* Are you a United States Citizen? Yes No * Do you have an Active United States Government Secret Security Clearance? Yes No * Are you able to obtain and maintain a United States Government Top Secret Security Clearance? Yes No * Do you have experience working with the State Department\'s Office of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO)? Yes No * What are your compensation expectations for this position? * If selected, when would you be available to start? * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, for any employer, without sponsorship? * Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position applied for, either with or without reasonable accommodation? * If no, describe the functions you will not be able to perform. * Could you describe any work you have done with the UN Sustainable Development Goals?