Electrical Engineer

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA APHIS is seeking an engineer to provide technical support for planning, design, and construction of electrical systems across agency facilities. You will manage projects, review proposals, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards to deliver reliable infrastructure.

The role emphasizes coordination with contractors, adherence to regulatory requirements, and proactive problem solving to support facility upgrades and new builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent education/experience.
• GS-09 level requires one year of specialized experience in electrical design and project management or a master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for planning, design, and construction of electrical systems in agency facilities.
• Manage construction projects and monitor progress.
• Review technical proposals to ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements throughout project execution.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design

Project Management

Construction Monitoring

Cost Estimation

Technical Specifications

Statement Of Work Development

Contractor Management

Electrical System Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Shop Drawing Review

Planning

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The role provides technical engineering support for the planning, design, and construction of electrical systems in agency facilities. Key duties include managing construction projects, reviewing technical proposals, and ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For the GS-09 level, one year of specialized experience in electrical design and project management or a master's degree is required.

Key Skills

• Electrical Engineering Design
• Project Management
• Construction Monitoring
• Cost Estimation
• Technical Specifications
• Statement Of Work Development
• Contractor Management
• Electrical System Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Shop Drawing Review
• Planning
• Instrumentation