Electrical Engineer

Cherokee Federal•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Federal is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support facility project planning and execution at JBSA. This full-time, on-site position supports projects from initial requirements and design through construction and closeout, providing responsive, flexible, full-spectrum installation engineering services. The supported unit’s missions include facility investment planning, design and construction, operations support, real property management, energy support, environmental compliance and restoration, audit assertions, acquisition, and program management. Its operations take place at more than 75 locations worldwide. The role manages electrical repair, improvement, and other engineering projects from planning through closeout. It develops project requirements, scopes of work, and technical documentation; conducts site and facility surveys; prepares and tracks project programming information; and helps ensure project compliance with applicable codes, Air Force requirements, and Unified Facilities Criteria. The engineer reviews design and project documents and coordinates with Government stakeholders, facility users, designers, contractors, engineers, and architects. The estimated starting salary is described as commensurate with experience. Candidates must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications. Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages veterans and active military members transitioning to civilian status to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Five years of experience within the last 10 years in Air Force or Department of Defense facility and infrastructure Operations & Maintenance project planning.
Five or more years of USAF Electrical Engineering experience in engineering project programming and strategic planning for installation infrastructure development.
Knowledge of Air Force Asset Management philosophy, techniques, and strategy, including experience with Air Force Comprehensive Asset Management Plan project prioritization and Air Force Activity Management Plan budgeting processes for facilities, utilities, transportation and airfield pavements, natural infrastructure, and real property requirements and opportunities.
Advanced knowledge of Asset Management core principles and demonstrated implementation experience, including the ability to demonstrate this knowledge to senior civil engineering management.
Knowledge demonstrable through prior experience instructing or directing Air Force installation personnel or higher-level stakeholders in asset management or portfolio optimization.
Ability to assess risks, costs, and benefits to optimize the cradle-to-grave performance and value of Air Force assets and maximize mission support.
Working knowledge and demonstrated skill leading installation migration to Asset Management processes that support informed decisions based on mission considerations and asset performance data, including space utilization, condition, and operational costs, to identify near-term priorities and long-term investment requirements.
Strong organization and management skills to balance and prioritize work.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Responsibilities

Manage repair, improvement, and other electrical engineering projects from planning through closeout.
Develop project requirements, scopes of work, and supporting technical documentation.
Conduct site and facility surveys to gather preliminary information.
Complete Base Civil Engineer Work Requests (DD Form 1391) and Military Construction Project Data (AF Form 332) based on survey results to validate requirements and support project advancement or referral for an alternate course of action.
Track requests and enter programming-level data for approved packages into the NEXGEN IT automated program management system.
Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, Air Force requirements, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
Review drawings, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and design packages.
Lead project meetings and coordinate with Government stakeholders, facility users, designers, and construction contractors.
Coordinate projects with engineers from various disciplines and/or architects.
Work with engineering and architecture professionals to ensure design, construction, and operations considerations are addressed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.