Electrical Engineer

Ecompex; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life Insurance

15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading government contracting company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide design services and support for governmental clients. Responsibilities include modernizing electrical systems, evaluating compliance with safety codes, and managing multi-discipline projects. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, be a registered PE, and have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. The position is on-site in Oakland, CA with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• In-depth experience in electrical engineering design is required.
• Experience evaluating designs for compliance with safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide design services to modernize electrical distribution.
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for projects.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline design support team.

Skills

Technical calculations

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Electrical Load Calculations

National Electrical Code Analysis

Project management expertise

AutoCAD

Easy-Power

ETAP

SKM

Visual Professional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Electrical Engineer (PE)

Job description

Overview of the Position

ECOMPEX, Inc., a premiere Government Contract (Gov-Con) service provider, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide supportive services for our government client.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide design services to rework/rehab/modernize electrical distribution within a built facility.
• Replace and expand exterior distribution systems; perform load sizing for emergency generator installations; and design pier shore-tie power systems to connect with shipboard power systems.
• Scope/design fire alarm detection systems; scope/design access and intrusion detection systems; and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Prepare drawings, technical specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates and other documents, when required, to support complex construction projects on sites with diverse climatic, geographic and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with site contacts. Perform site investigation of project sites to gather essential data for new or renovation work.
• Prepare site visit reports. Conduct conceptual design meetings with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline design support team members when working as a prime design engineer/project manager on multi-discipline projects.
• Update enterprise database system for budgeting, project execution and construction management purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a Tier 1 government background investigation.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must be a registered Professional Electrical Engineer (PE). Equivalent foreign registration or licensure may be accepted.
• In-depth experience in electrical engineering design, with strong capability in technical calculations, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Must have experience evaluating designs and the ability to confirm compliance with nationally accepted building/seismic/life safety codes.
• Experience evaluating and managing the work of other designers to achieve design objectives.
• Knowledge and proven experience in Electrical Load Calculations, National Electrical Code Analysis, Short Circuit Calculation, Arc Flash Analysis, Overcurrent Protection Coordination, Photometric Analysis for indoor and outdoor lighting design, LEED Design, Renewable Energy Systems, Fire/Intrusion Alarm Systems, Commissioning, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
• In-depth project management expertise to include managing complex, multi-discipline, multi-faceted projects related to real property facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD and electrical engineering software, such as Easy-Power, ETAP, SKM and Visual Professional, etc.
• Prior experience supporting federal government agencies or the Department of Defense (DoD).

Primary work location

On-site / Oakland, CA

Travel Expectations

Required

Position Type

Salaried position

Benefits

• Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, increasing with tenure
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Ecompex is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Ecompex has a desire for priority referrals of protected veterans. Ecompex, Inc. is compliant with requirements of 41 C.F.R. § 60-1.4(a)(3). This regulation protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

Ecompex, Inc. participates in the E-verify program as required by federal law.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact Ecompex at 703-288-3382 or [e-mail]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.