Electrical Engineering Technician / QA

LRS Federal; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS Federal LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician/QA for an on-site project in Edinburg, TX. The role combines elements of project engineering, field engineering, and quality assurance to ensure electrical systems meet approved documents and project requirements.

The candidate reviews designs, submittals, and installation activities, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure constructability and compliance throughout construction and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum five years of experience supporting industrial, utility, manufacturing, federal, or heavy commercial construction projects.
• Experience reviewing electrical equipment submittals and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, medium-voltage distribution systems, motor control centers, and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings and specifications for constructability and coordination.
• Evaluate contractor submittals, shop drawings, product data, calculations, and equipment packages.
• Review Requests for Information and provide technical recommendations.
• Assess proposed equipment substitutions for compliance.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures.
• Participate in design coordination meetings.
• Support installation planning activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved submittals.
• Assist with startup and energization planning.
• Conduct periodic field inspections of electrical installations.
• Verify installation of conduit systems, cable trays, switchgear, transformers, motors, controls, and instrumentation.
• Review contractor testing documentation.
• Track deficiencies and support closeout inspections.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Field coordination

Submittal review

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or EET

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technician / QA

Location: Project Site/Edinburg TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineering Technician/QA provides technical support during construction through review of electrical designs, contractor submittals, shop drawings, and installation activities. The selected individual will work closely with project stakeholders to ensure electrical systems are installed in accordance with approved documents and project requirements. The role combines aspects of a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, and Quality Assurance Inspector.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Review

• Review electrical drawings and specifications for constructability and coordination.
• Evaluate contractor submittals, shop drawings, product data, calculations, and equipment packages.
• Review Requests for Information and provide technical recommendations.
• Assess proposed equipment substitutions for compliance.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures.

Construction Support

• Participate in design coordination meetings.
• Support installation planning activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved submittals.
• Assist with startup and energization planning.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct periodic field inspections of electrical installations.
• Verify installation of conduit systems, cable trays, switchgear, transformers, motors, controls, and instrumentation.
• Review contractor testing documentation.
• Track deficiencies and support closeout inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum five years of experience supporting industrial, utility, manufacturing, federal, or heavy commercial construction projects.
• Experience reviewing electrical equipment submittals and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, medium-voltage distribution systems, motor control centers, and industrial control systems.

Nice To Have

• EIT Certification
• OSHA 30
• USACE CQM Certification
• Experience supporting hydropower, utility, or mission-critical facilities