Senior Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor

Hawaii

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to assess existing facilities and infrastructure supporting Government operations in Hawaii. You will develop designs, calculations, specs, and construction docs for new and renovated facilities, covering medium- and low-voltage systems, generators, UPS, lighting, grounding, and renewables.

You will lead facility inspections, prepare technical reports, review contractor submissions, and coordinate with government personnel and contractors

Qualifications

8+ years in electrical engineering, facilities or infrastructure modernization for gov/DoD programs
Experience designing, analyzing or maintaining electrical systems and facility infra
Experience in facility construction, sustainment, modernization or renovation
Experience preparing drawings, calculations, specs, and reports
Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders while meeting schedules and budgets
Ability to present engineering recommendations to government/leadership
Active Secret Clearance
PE license in Electrical Engineering (highly desirable)
EIT certification (desirable)
Experience with overseas military installations or contingency engineering
Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, ArcGIS, Bluebeam
Knowledge of UFC/NEC/NFPA/IEEE and energy regs
PM/CEM/LEED AP certifications (preferred)
Experience with resilient power, microgrids, and mission-critical systems

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering assessments of existing facilities, utilities, and infrastructure supporting Government operations
Develop electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and construction documents for new construction, renovation, modernization, and sustainment projects
Design and evaluate medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, standby generators, UPS, lighting, grounding, and renewable energy
Conduct facility inspections, condition assessments, power quality analyses, and electrical system evaluations
Prepare engineering reports, design packages, cost estimates, and technical recommendations
Review contractor design submissions, shop drawings, and construction documents for technical compliance
Support construction management activities including design reviews, field inspections, commissioning, and acceptance testing
Coordinate engineering activities with Government personnel, contractors, utilities, subcontractors, and host nation reps
Ensure electrical designs comply with UFC, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA and host nation regulations
Identify infrastructural deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
Support contingency engineering, emergency power restoration, and rapid infrastructure assessments
Coordinate electrical engineering with multidisciplinary teams
Maintain engineering documentation, as-builts, system configurations, and project records
Provide recommendations on lifecycle maintenance, modernization, energy efficiency, and resiliency
Promote engineering best practices, safety, innovation, and continuous process improvement

Skills

Electrical Design

Power Systems

Facility Inspections

Technical Reporting

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Briefings to Leadership

Field Inspections

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

ArcGIS

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft 365

Job description

Perform electrical engineering assessments of existing facilities, utilities, and infrastructure supporting Government operations
Develop electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and construction documents for new construction, renovation, modernization, and sustainment projects
Design and evaluate medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, standby generators, UPS systems, lighting systems, grounding systems, and renewable energy solutions
Conduct facility inspections, condition assessments, power quality analyses, and electrical system evaluations
Prepare engineering reports, design packages, cost estimates, and technical recommendations
Review contractor design submissions, shop drawings, and construction documentation for technical compliance
Support construction management activities including design reviews, field inspections, commissioning, and acceptance testing
Coordinate engineering activities with Government personnel, construction contractors, utility providers, subcontractors, and host nation representatives
Ensure electrical designs comply with UFC, NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards, OSHA requirements, and host nation regulations
Identify electrical infrastructure deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
Support contingency engineering, emergency power restoration, and rapid infrastructure assessments during emergent operations
Coordinate electrical engineering efforts with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Maintain engineering documentation, as-built drawings, system configurations, and project records
Provide technical recommendations regarding lifecycle maintenance, modernization, energy efficiency, and infrastructure resiliency
Promote engineering best practices, safety, innovation, and continuous process improvement

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, facilities engineering, power systems engineering, construction management, or infrastructure modernization supporting Government, Department of Defense, or commercial infrastructure programs
Experience designing, analyzing, or maintaining commercial, industrial, or Government electrical systems and facility infrastructure
Experience supporting facility construction, sustainment, modernization, or renovation projects
Experience preparing engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports
Ability to coordinate engineering activities across multiple stakeholders while supporting project schedules, budgets, and operational requirements
Ability to present engineering recommendations and technical briefings to Government and program leadership
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (desired)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (highly desirable)
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification (desirable)
Experience supporting overseas military installations, contingency engineering, expeditionary facilities, or infrastructure development projects
Experience utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, EasyPower, ArcGIS, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft 365 applications
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), IEEE standards, and applicable energy and environmental regulations
PMP, CQM, CEM, LEED AP, or equivalent engineering certifications (preferred)
Experience supporting electrical infrastructure modernization across the Indo-Pacific or other Combatant Command environments (highly desirable)
Experience designing or supporting resilient power systems, microgrids, backup generation, renewable energy integration, and mission-critical facility electrical systems (highly desirable)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering assessments, design, and compliance with industry standards, while effectively coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities and managing project documentation. Proficient in delivering technical recommendations and supporting infrastructure modernization and resilience initiatives.

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