Part-Time Electrical Engineer

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a Part-Time Electrical Engineer to provide design and support services for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a P.E. registration, and extensive experience in electrical design. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems for government facilities and managing all phases of projects. The role includes competitive compensation based on experience and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in facilities electrical design preferred.
• Ability to manage projects through design and construction phases.
• Experience with Federal Construction projects is a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in facilities electrical design, including lighting systems, power distribution, back-up power systems (e.g. generators and UPS).
• Experience with Federal Construction projects, particularly NASA installations, is preferred.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E arc flash risk mitigation requirements is preferred.
• Experience and skill in CAD, preferably Bentley MicroStation is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects through the design and construction document phase, reviewing construction submittals, etc.
• Must be a US citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering design and support services for projects.
• Analyze design and construction issues related to contract requirements.
• Design electrical systems including lighting and power distribution.
• Design electrical distribution systems for facilities, including but not limited to lighting systems, power distribution, back-up power systems (e.g. generators and UPS), fire protection alarm systems, and gas monitoring systems.
• Participate in pre-design conferences with government personnel.
• Develop pre-design facilities design criteria statements, drawings, and specifications providing support during construction phase of design projects
• Support project cost estimators in the development of cost estimates.
• Assist client project managers during all phases of facilities construction and modification projects. Deliver recommendations to government personnel regarding compliance with contract provisions.
• Be prepared to review and interpret plans and specifications, submittals, reports, schedules, modifications, and cost estimates
• Effective interaction with government clients is associated with various aspects relating to facilities, including engineering, construction, and maintenance.
• Eventual development leading to becoming a project lead for designs involving other facilities design disciplines.

Skills

Facilities electrical design

Project management

Effective interaction with clients

Knowledge of NFPA 70E

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

SKM Power Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Electrical Engineer

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Requirement: Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Successful candidate will provide electrical engineering design and support services for MSFC projects ranging in value from a few hundred dollars to one million dollars or more in construction value.
• Work includes project engineering and design of electrical systems for government buildings, test stands, and laboratory facilities.
• Analyze design and construction issues with respect to contract requirements.
• Design electrical distribution systems for facilities, including but not limited to lighting systems, power distribution, back-up power systems (e.g. generators and UPS), fire protection alarm systems, and gas monitoring systems.
• Participate in pre-design conferences with government personnel.
• Develop pre-design facilities design criteria statements, drawings, and specifications providing support during construction phase of design projects
• Support project cost estimators in the development of cost estimates.
• Assist client project managers during all phases of facilities construction and modification projects. Deliver recommendations to government personnel regarding compliance with contract provisions.
• Be prepared to review and interpret plans and specifications, submittals, reports, schedules, modifications, and cost estimates
• Effective interaction with government clients is associated with various aspects relating to facilities, including engineering, construction, and maintenance.
• Eventual development leading to becoming a project lead for designs involving other facilities design disciplines.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited college, or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required
• Minimum 15 years of experience in facilities electrical design, including lighting systems, power distribution, back-up power systems (e.g. generators and UPS equipment), is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects throughout the design and construction document phase, performing mark-ups for drafters during design, reviewing construction submittals, etc.
• Ability and willingness to assist designers, drafters, and other staff members
• Experience with design for Federal Construction projects, particularly NASA installations, is preferred
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E arc flash risk mitigation requirements is preferred
• Experience and skill in use of SKM Power Tools arc flash evaluation software is preferred
• Knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in CAD, preferably Bentley MicroStation is preferred
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) 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. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify