Part-Time Electrical Engineer

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm is seeking a part-time Electrical Engineer to provide design and support for various projects. This role requires extensive experience in facilities electrical design, particularly with Federal projects. The successful candidate will manage project details, analyze construction issues, and ensure compliance with contracts. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and be a Registered Professional Engineer. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in facilities electrical design preferred.
• Experience with design for Federal Construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering design and support services for MSFC projects.
• Design electrical distribution systems for facilities including lighting and power.
• Analyze design and construction issues and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Federal construction experience

CAD proficiency

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

Work Location

Huntsville, AL***

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

Benefits

• 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