Electrical Engineer (HYBRID - Arlington, VA)

Chinook Systems•Arlington, VA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer on our government-focused team, you will be primarily focused on performing code enforcement reviews and inspections. You will be adept at interpreting and enforcing applicable construction codes, standards, and regulations for government construction projects. If you have a strong background in Electrical engineering, with a particular focus on power generators, uninterruptible power supplies, life safety/emergency/mission critical power distribution, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, and other electrical equipment and system, we want to hear from you. In this role you will work a Hybrid schedule, expected in our Arlington, VA office at times, working from home as well as going out to client sites.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in electrical engineering or a related field.
Must have at least 10 years of experience conducting reviews of design and construction documentation for electrical systems.
Requires at least 10 years of experience with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electric Code.
Must have at least 5 years of experience with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
Requires detailed knowledge of federal building codes, construction practices, and safety standards.
Must be proficient in the use of technology, including construction project management software and mobile devices.
A valid driver's license and ability to travel to various construction sites is required.
Must possess an in-depth knowledge of federal building codes / standards / guidelines, construction practices, and safety standards (e.g., ANSI, ICC, IEEE, NEMA, NESC, NFPA/NEC, UFC / UFGS, UL).
Must have a record of accomplishment of client satisfaction in mission-critical facilities and a passion for analyzing, troubleshooting, optimizing, and upgrading integrated systems in aging facilities and campus environments.
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint).
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Nice To Haves

An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Perform code enforcement design and construction reviews to evaluate whether the construction documents have met the requirements of the Electrical applicable codes and standards for the evaluated projects.
Conduct surveys of existing areas and facilities, conduct design reviews, conduct code compliance inspections, witness code required testing, assist in code development and implementation, and execute small systems designs.
Carry out electrical code compliance inspections of all projects for which a permit has been issued to ensure conformance with the approved design and the applicable codes and standards.
Evaluate equipment and controls technology selections and strategies.
Assess and provide comments on equipment submittals, test reports, and manuals.
Inspect and evaluate electrical designs and installations to ensure they meet the necessary codes and standards.
Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of electrical design, construction, and operation for power generators and related infrastructure.
Provide quality assurance through audits and inspections to ensure compliance with client criteria, codes, standards, and policies and procedures.
Interpret, explain, and enforce provisions of the construction codes, standards, and regulations to clients, contractors, architects, and engineers.
Prepare reports on code enforcement activities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Maintain accurate records of code violations and actions taken.
Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient project execution.