Construction Electrical Engineer (CM-EE)

ISI Professional Services•Biloxi, MS

7h•Onsite

About The Position

ISI is seeking a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer to support the VA as a full-time onsite Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative for Building 1 Renovation at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. The role provides technical oversight for electrical infrastructure replacement, power distribution systems, fire alarm integration, life safety systems, lighting, and chilled water-related electrical components within an active healthcare facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (no substitutions)
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (any U.S. state)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (can be acquired 60 days from hiring)
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting major commercial, healthcare, or federal construction projects
Experience serving as Owner’s Representative or Construction Manager
Strong knowledge of: National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70 & 70E NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm) NFPA 101 (Life Safety) IBC electrical provisions IEEE standards
Experience reviewing electrical submittals and commissioning reports
Proficiency using digital construction management platforms (Kahua preferred)
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other non-U.S. citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, must have at least three (3) years of U.S. residency, and must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a VA PIV credential.

Nice To Haves

Experience with VA or medical facility upgrades
Knowledge of VA electrical design standards
Experience with chilled water plant electrical integration
Experience with foundation settlement monitoring or structural interface coordination
Experience coordinating shutdowns and tie-ins
Familiarity with Kahua platform

Responsibilities

Conduct daily inspections of electrical systems including: Power distribution Switchgear Transformers Lighting systems Emergency power systems Fire alarm and life safety integration
Verify installation compliance with approved submittals and contract documents
Document deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
Review electrical submittals, RFIs, and product data for compliance
Provide technical recommendations to the Government
Validate contractor as-built drawings in Kahua
Review contractor cost proposals and quantity breakdowns
Assist in negotiation meetings as technical advisor
Prepare draft change estimates
Monitor contractor progress and sequencing
Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Participate in weekly coordination meetings
Conduct weekly safety inspections
Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA and VA safety standards
Ensure electrical installations comply with life safety requirements
Maintain detailed daily logs and monthly reports
Upload documentation into Kahua
Provide photographic documentation weekly
Support project closeout and commissioning activities
Support night/weekend inspections during cutovers and shutdowns