Electrical Engineer

Cherokee Federal; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Professional development, training, &

Voluntary benefits including accident,

Job summary

Cherokee Federal's Electrical Engineer (Mid) position is onsite at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. It requires a CAC and favorable DoD background to access sensitive facilities and support installation power systems.

The role focuses on planning and sustaining electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, generation, and resilience, within the Utilities AMP framework and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• CAC clearance required and ability to pass DoD suitability.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited US institution.
• Five years electrical-engineering experience; three years military facility experience minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical-distribution and power-generation components of the Utilities AMP.
• Assess electrical-system conditions within facilities using BUILDER SMS and other data.
• Develop electrical infrastructure lifecycle-maintenance, replacement, recapitalization, and resilience strategies.
• Integrate Installation Energy Plan objectives and survivable-power requirements into AMP priorities.
• Develop prioritized backup-power and energy-resilience project lists.
• Coordinate electrical planning with civil and mechanical infrastructure disciplines.
• Prepare utility-conflict matrices and coordinated, multi-discipline project lists.
• Conduct physical inventories and support updates to Sustainment Management Systems.
• Coordinate with CES flights and stakeholders supporting utility infrastructure projects.

Skills

CAC clearance

DoD familiarity

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

BUILDER SMS

Utilities SMS

AMP development

Facility lifecycle planning

Job description

This position is onsite at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam), requires a CAC, and a favorable Tier 1/NACI-SF85 background investigation.

Manages electrical infrastructure planning and electrical Sub-AMPs supporting installation power distribution, generation, lighting, energy resilience, and utility lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical-distribution and power-generation components of the Utilities AMP.
• Assess electrical-system conditions within facilities using BUILDER SMS and other available data.
• Develop electrical infrastructure lifecycle-maintenance, replacement, recapitalization, and resilience strategies.
• Integrate Installation Energy Plan objectives and survivable-power requirements into AMP priorities.
• Develop prioritized backup-power and energy-resilience project lists.
• Coordinate electrical planning with civil and mechanical infrastructure disciplines.
• Prepare utility-conflict matrices and coordinated, multi-discipline project lists.
• Conduct physical inventories and support updates to Sustainment Management Systems.
• Coordinate with CES flights and stakeholders supporting utility infrastructure projects.

Salary for Electrical Engineer (Mid)

Pay commensurate with experience. ($101,000)

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Basic Qualifications

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC), the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Air Force utility systems, electrical distribution, backup power, and installation energy resilience.
• Experience with BUILDER SMS, Utilities SMS, AMP development, and facility lifecycle planning.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution within the 50 United States.
• Minimum five years of electrical-engineering experience.
• Minimum three years of military facility or infrastructure experience.

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

In compliance with Hawaii’s Pay Transparency Law, the estimated salary range for this position is available upon request. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Compliance Notices

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].