Electrical Systems Engineer - Federal Construction

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

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.