Electrical Systems Engineer

Parsons; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer for a major program in the National Capital Region (Washington, DC). The role focuses on oversight, inspection, testing, and acceptance of complex electrical systems for federal construction and renovation projects.

The candidate will evaluate installations, witness commissioning, review technical docs, and coordinate with government stakeholders and contractors to ensure compliance with codes and standards. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in electrical engineering, electrical systems construction, inspection, commissioning, or systems acceptance.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with electrical building systems including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, emergency power, lighting.
• Experience reviewing electrical construction drawings, specs, submittals, and documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical system installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance procedures.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and QA practices.
• Ability to evaluate system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend actions.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and acceptance support for electrical systems including power distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, lighting and grounding.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, testing procedures, and commissioning docs for contract compliance.
• Conduct field inspections and technical assessments to verify installation, functionality, and readiness for testing and acceptance.
• Witness startups, factory/site acceptance testing, functional tests, and commissioning activities.
• Review testing results and performance verification procedures.
• Coordinate with Government representatives, design engineers, construction managers, commissioning agents and contractors to resolve issues.
• Evaluate system integration with mechanical equipment, building automation, emergency power, fire protection and other facilities systems.
• Identify installation deficiencies and risks; recommend corrective actions and verify resolutions.
• Review RFIs, submittals, design changes, and contract modifications affecting electrical systems.
• Prepare inspection reports, deficiency lists, acceptance recommendations, and system readiness assessments.

Skills

Power distribution

Substations

Switchgear

Transformers

Generators

UPS

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Electrical codes

Documentation review

Coordination with stakeholders

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals to join a major program and construction management team supporting a Department of War customer in successfully delivering a significant construction program in the National Capital Region (Washington, DC).

In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner's Agent Construction Management Services (CMa), including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.

Electrical Systems Engineer

The Electrical Systems Engineer provides specialized technical oversight, inspection, testing, and acceptance support for electrical systems associated with complex federal construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects. Serving as part of the Government's Owner's Representative team, this position evaluates electrical system installation, performance, commissioning, and operational readiness to ensure compliance with design requirements, applicable codes, and federal standards. Working closely with Government stakeholders, engineers, commissioning specialists, and construction contractors, the SME supports the successful testing, acceptance, and turnover of electrical systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical oversight and acceptance support for electrical systems, including power distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), lighting, grounding, and associated electrical equipment.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation for compliance with contract requirements and applicable standards.
• Conduct field inspections and technical assessments to verify electrical system installation, functionality, and readiness for testing and acceptance.
• Witness and evaluate electrical equipment startups, factory and site acceptance testing, functional performance testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review electrical testing results, including insulation resistance, grounding, protective relay testing, and other applicable performance verification procedures.
• Coordinate with Government representatives, design engineers, construction managers, commissioning agents, and contractors to resolve technical issues and facilitate system acceptance.
• Evaluate electrical system integration with mechanical equipment, building automation, emergency power, fire protection, and other facility systems.
• Identify installation deficiencies, performance issues, and potential operational risks; recommend corrective actions and verify resolution.
• Support the review of Requests for Information (RFIs), technical submittals, design changes, and contract modifications affecting electrical systems.
• Review electrical system closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and commissioning reports.
• Prepare technical inspection reports, deficiency lists, acceptance recommendations, and system readiness assessments to support Government decision-making.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, electrical systems construction, inspection, commissioning, or systems acceptance.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical building systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, emergency power systems, lighting, and associated electrical equipment.
• Experience reviewing electrical construction drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical system installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and construction quality assurance practices.
• Ability to evaluate electrical system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Government stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and multidisciplinary construction management teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with construction documentation and commissioning software.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to satisfy applicable federal background investigation requirements.