Electrical Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,407,000 - 1,760,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for an 18-month project focused on utility optimization with solar energy storage. Responsibilities include quality assurance for construction, technical inspections, and ensuring compliance with design documents. Candidates must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have relevant experience in construction projects. A TS security clearance is required for this role.

Benefits

Generous benefit package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience on construction projects.
• Must have Final Secret Interim Top Secret or Final TS security clearance.
• Ability to read and understand design/construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor’s quality control program.
• Perform inspections of electrical work and review project drawings.
• Prepare Monthly Progress Reports and attend project status meetings.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Knowledge of International Codes

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Photovoltaic and Energy Storage

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelors or above)

Tools

Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

WORK LOCATION : CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA (U.S. CONSULATE)

PROJECT DURATION : 18 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

• Working on Cape Town Utility Optimization with solar energy storage system
• Functioning as the Electrical Engineer providing OBO / Cape Town a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Cape Town UTILITY OPTIMIZATION
• Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
• Performing technical inspections of electrical work monitoring the contractors quality control program and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Supporting and assisting OBO / Cape Town in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements
• Reviewing engineering shop drawings and determining if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed formed and executed properly
• Performing quality assurance tasks ensuring contractors work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place ensuring materials meet contract reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements and resolving conflicts
• Monitoring the construction contractors quality assurance and safety program
• Monitoring construction progress vis vis the project schedule and submitting weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• Performing technical inspections of the electrical elements of the project
• Developing working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
• Providing Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
• Reviewing contractor submittals
• Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; making recommendations to the Project Director
• Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
• Preparing Monthly Progress Reports and attending meetings summarizing project status with emphasis on engineering
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

An electrical engineering degree (Bachelors or above) from an accredited program and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this Task Order

Design office experience shall not count toward an employees experience

A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree

Overseas experience is preferred

Must have Final Secret Interim Top Secret (TS) or Final TS security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration

Knowledge of International Codes required

Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)

Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective

Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations i.e. EMOSHA etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite i.e. PowerPoint Excel and Word required

Photovoltaic and energy storage and Optimization of Solar Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) background

Must be able to read design / construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations

Must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his / her discipline and have an understanding of the principals of his / her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines

Desired Skills

Electrical Engineer with a civil background

Specific experience with high and low voltage equipment as well as telephone and fire alarm systems is desired

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

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Key Skills

Electrical Engineering,Lighting Design,System Design,Firmware,NEC,LabView,PCB,CAD,Fpga,Autocad,Programmable Logic Controllers,Revit

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1