Electrical Engineer

deftec; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Short/Long-term disability

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

DEFTEC in Colorado Springs is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead design for multi-phase new construction and modernization of complex facilities. You will develop calculations, cost estimates, drawings, and SOWs, and coordinate with engineers, architects, and contractors on MILCON and O&M projects.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong CAD/GIS skills, and a solid grasp of safety and environmental codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD, GIS, and modeling software.
• Strong knowledge of codes, safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive planning and design for multi-phase construction and renovation projects; prepare design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, drawings, specifications, and SOWs.
• Manage construction surveillance, contract compliance, change orders, and supplier coordination across MILCON and O&M programs.
• Plan and execute projects using government cost-estimating tools and AFCAMP processes; validate requirements with SMS.
• Serve as technical consultant coordinating with engineers, architects, planners, contracting officers, and external agents.

Skills

Electrical engineering

CAD

GIS

Budgeting

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Modeling software

Job description

Electrical Engineer

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

Position Overview:

The Electrical Engineer performs comprehensive planning and design for substantial, multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for real property facilities and complex utility systems, including multi-story buildings and USSF facilities, preparing design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, technical drawings, specifications, and SOWs that often require significant departures from standard engineering practices. This role manages and maintains surveillance over construction projects funded by sources such as MILCON and O&M, ensuring contractor compliance with specifications, schedules, codes, and safety requirements across multiple contract vehicles (A&E, MACC, IDIQ), while conducting pre-construction site surveys, reviewing change orders, and providing expert technical review during source selections. The Electrical Engineer plans, programs, budgets, and executes engineering projects using Government-approved cost-estimating tools and AFCAMP processes, validates requirements through Sustainment Management Systems (SMS), serves as primary technical consultant and project coordinator liaising with engineers, architects, planners, contracting officers, and external construction agents such as USACE and NAVFAC, and collects and analyzes technical data using CAD, GIS, and modeling software to ensure data-driven project development, all while complying with applicable health, safety, and environmental codes throughout project delivery. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program with at least 5 years of relevant experience, possess professional knowledge of electrical engineering principles alongside familiarity with architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines, and demonstrate proficiency in program planning, budgeting, design documentation, and site survey analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive planning and design work for substantial, multi-phase new construction, renovations, and improvement projects for real property facilities and complex utility systems. This involves preparing, developing, or reviewing detailed design calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, technical drawings, and specifications for a wide variety of structures such as, multi-story buildings, and USSF often requiring significant departures from standard engineering practices. Develop and review design calculations, cost estimates, technical drawings, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Manages and maintains surveillance over new construction, renovation, and improvement projects, ensuring construction contractor compliance with all contracted specifications, schedules, codes, and safety requirements. This duty includes, but not limited to, overseeing a wide variety of projects funded by sources like MILCON and O&M, utilizing multiple contract vehicles (e.g., A&E, MACC, IDIQ), conducting pre-construction site surveys, reviewing and approving change orders, and providing expert technical review during contract source selections. Inspect construction, review change orders, and provide technical guidance to resolve on-site issues.
• Plans, programs, budgets, and executes a wide range of engineering projects by assessing their validity, feasibility, and economic/environmental impacts. This involves using cost-estimating tools to produce government estimates, competing for funding in Air Force corporate processes (like AFCAMP), validating requirements using Sustainment Management Systems (SMS), ensuring compliance with Fiscal Law, and guiding projects to completion within cost and schedule. Support facilities operations and maintenance (O&M) by developing long-range infrastructure priorities and conducting facility assessments.
• Serves as a primary technical consultant and project coordinator, liaising with other engineers, architects, planners, contracting officers, tenant organizations, and external construction agents (e.g., Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC). The role requires applying knowledge of multiple disciplines to integrate all technical, functional, and spatial requirements, leading design charettes, and advising commanders and senior leaders on project status and technical issues.
• Collects, evaluates, and analyzes technical data affecting facilities and infrastructure by using advanced computer software such as CAD, GIS, and various modeling programs. This includes conducting field surveys, interpreting data to formulate corrective actions, performing quantitative analysis, and applying results to project development and design to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Actively complies with all health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, ensuring that federal, state, and local codes are strictly interpreted and applied throughout the programming, design, and construction phases of all real property facility projects to enhance the safety of the work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Professional knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices, with strong familiarity with architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines to ensure proper design and construction integration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable engineering and construction standards, contracting regulations, health and safety requirements, and environmental laws to ensure full compliance on all projects.
• Proficiency in automated data processing, program planning, and budgeting cycles, including use of financial control systems to effectively manage project resources and timelines.
• A high degree of skill in aesthetic and functional design techniques, drafting, and preparing complete project documentation, including preliminary sketches and final construction drawings.
• The ability to plan, conduct, and record detailed site and facility surveys and inspections, and to analyze and apply the results to recommend timely and economical engineering solutions.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with [e-mail] if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affinamental Employment Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

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