Sr. Electrical Engineer III

TRISTAR; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer III to provide expert electrical engineering support for Navy and related commands, covering design, construction and maintenance of facilities. You will deliver safe, code-compliant solutions and lead complex projects.

You will coordinate with architectural and engineering disciplines to ensure system integration, life safety, power and data distribution meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering is desired.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional electrical engineering code-compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design, is required.
• ABET-accredited program in electrical engineering is required, with hands-on facilities design experience.
• Experience in Power Distribution including Power Plant Operations & Maintenance, Lighting & Security Systems, Life Safety/Fire, Emergency Lighting, and Telecom/Data Distribution.
• Ability to apply new developments or experimental theories in electrical engineering to problems not readily solved by conventional methods.
• Mastery of advanced concepts, principles and practices in electrical engineering enabling recognition as subject matter expert.
• Expert knowledge of DOD and Navy guide specifications, NFPA 70, IEEE C2, and International Building Code.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal and foreign laws and standards impacting electrical design.
• Ability to write and consolidate analysis, and to present designs and study results orally.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Safety Policy and PPE usage.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, timely professional specialized electrical engineering support for planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities for Navy, Marine Corps and other commands.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and other disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with project requirements.
• Lead projects involving administration, industrial, research, laboratory and security facilities; cover lighting, power distribution, telecom, security, grounding, and site distribution.
• Apply engineering skills to develop innovative solutions addressing customer requirements.
• Produce written analyses and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Power distribution systems

Life safety systems

Telecom/Data distribution

AutoCAD

SKM software

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited program

Electrical engineering degree

PE registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Electrical design software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer III to join our team, providing expert electrical engineering support. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical systems design, construction, and maintenance, ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent, timely and professional specialized electrical engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development.
• Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborate with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements.
• Typical projects include new and renovation of administration, industrial, research, laboratory, and security facilities.
• Types of work include: interior and exterior lighting; facility power distribution systems - including standby power generation; telecommunication systems - including voice, data, cable TV and Wi-Fi; security systems – including closed circuit TV; grounding systems; lightning protection systems; audio visual systems; and site electrical distribution – including medium-voltage distribution switchgear, substations, and transformers; site systems distribution; and overhead and underground distribution.
• Apply engineering skills to effectively assess customer's requirements and develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the discipline of Electrical Engineering is desired.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional electrical engineering code-compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required.
• Completion of a course accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) for an electrical engineering program or electrical engineering technology program from a college or university for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands‑on facilities design experience, is required.
• Experience in Power Distribution including Power Plant Operations & Maintenance, Lighting & Security Systems, Life Safety/Fire, Alarms-MNS/Emergency Lighting, Emergency/Standby Power Systems, and Telecom/Data Distribution.
• The ability to apply new developments or experimental theories in electrical engineering to problems not readily treatable by conventionally accepted methods.
• Obtained a mastery of advanced concepts, principles and practices in electrical engineering that enables them to serve as a recognized subject matter expert.
• Expert knowledge of DOD and Navy guide specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to electrical engineering design, including the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), IEEE C2 (National Electrical Safety Code), and the International Building Code.
• Expert knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting electrical engineering design.
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to electrical engineering design.
• Ability to produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts.
• Ability to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies.
• Knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance and use of personal protective equipment.
• The selected employee shall be an electrical utility expert and a life safety subject matter expert.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD software, Microsoft Office products, electrical engineering design and analysis software including SKM, and other applicable computer systems and software used by the Command.
• Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others, multi discipline, and lead teams.
• Knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance and use of personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.