Electrical Systems Engineer

Parsons•Dc, WA

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support a major program and construction management team serving a Department of War customer in the National Capital Region. The program provides Owner’s Agent Construction Management Services, including program and construction management, risk management, scheduling, cost estimating, progress reporting, construction quality assurance, and safety. The Electrical Systems Engineer provides technical oversight, inspection, testing, and acceptance support for electrical systems in complex federal construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects. As part of the Government’s Owner’s Representative team, the engineer evaluates installation, performance, commissioning, and operational readiness for compliance with design requirements, applicable codes, and federal standards. The role works with Government stakeholders, engineers, commissioning specialists, and contractors to support testing, acceptance, and turnover of electrical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 10 years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, electrical systems construction, inspection, commissioning, or systems acceptance.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Demonstrated experience with electrical building systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, emergency power systems, lighting, and associated equipment.
Experience reviewing electrical construction drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of electrical system installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures.
Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and construction quality assurance practices.
Ability to evaluate electrical system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with Government stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and multidisciplinary construction management teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with construction documentation and commissioning software.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to satisfy applicable federal background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NAVFAC, USACE, or similar federal construction and facilities programs.
Experience supporting MILCON, federal infrastructure modernization, or mission-critical facility projects.
Familiarity with UFC, UFGS, and applicable federal electrical engineering standards.
Experience with electrical systems commissioning, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
Knowledge of medium-voltage distribution systems, substations, emergency power generation, UPS systems, and critical electrical infrastructure.
Familiarity with electrical testing standards, including applicable NETA, IEEE, and NFPA requirements.
Experience reviewing electrical testing reports, commissioning plans, and electrical system acceptance documentation.
Additional certifications such as CCP, CBCP, or relevant electrical testing and commissioning certifications.
Experience working within secure, occupied, or mission-critical Government installations.
Experience working within multidisciplinary Owner’s Representative or CMa teams.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight and acceptance support for electrical systems, including power distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, lighting, grounding, and associated equipment.
Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation for compliance with contract requirements and applicable standards.
Conduct field inspections and technical assessments to verify electrical system installation, functionality, and readiness for testing and acceptance.
Witness and evaluate equipment startups, factory and site acceptance testing, functional performance testing, and commissioning activities.
Review electrical testing results, including insulation resistance, grounding, protective relay testing, and other performance verification procedures.
Coordinate with Government representatives, design engineers, construction managers, commissioning agents, and contractors to resolve technical issues and facilitate system acceptance.
Evaluate electrical system integration with mechanical equipment, building automation, emergency power, fire protection, and other facility systems.
Identify installation deficiencies, performance issues, and operational risks; recommend corrective actions and verify resolution.
Support review of RFIs, technical submittals, design changes, and contract modifications affecting electrical systems.
Review closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and commissioning reports.
Prepare technical inspection reports, deficiency lists, acceptance recommendations, and system readiness assessments to support Government decision-making.