Senior Electrical Engineer

ASRC Federal•Southold, NY

1d•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Field Services, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center on Plum Island, New York. Government-provided ferry transportation is furnished. The position supports research laboratories and ancillary utility plants, providing engineering and technical support for projects under an operations and maintenance contract. The engineer leads projects independently and with other engineering and facilities professionals, from planning and design through completion, while supporting safety, quality, biosafety, and facility operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
5–7 years of related experience with electrical utilities.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance for OSHA and local, state, and federal policies and laws, as well as fire and related codes.
Experience with project management and work management processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, support numerous assignments, and work independently.
Ability to comply with the five-day post-biocontainment restriction on contact with specified susceptible animals and their premises off Plum Island; restricted species currently include cattle, sheep, goats, deer, other ruminants, and swine.
Ability to work in biocontainment settings where entry requires decontamination showers, and comply with applicable animal-contact restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead projects independently and alongside engineering and facilities professionals.
Research, plan, design, test, and evaluate electrical components, equipment, and systems.
Recommend technology options and approaches to improve systems, processes, facilities, or programs in safety, performance, efficiency, or cost.
Provide engineering technical input and support for special projects under an operations and maintenance contract.
Estimate and plan projects from design through completion.
Develop solutions to facility and equipment problems, prepare cost estimates and subcontract bid packages, and prepare planning and control documents such as schedules, budgets, job hazard analyses, and project execution plans.
Research, plan, design, and develop new applications for electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.
Review standards, specifications, and other documentation to assess mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, and instrumentation systems against required specifications.
Review and correct drawings to ensure products conform to engineering techniques and specifications, using AutoCAD as applicable.
Ensure quality performance in project execution.
Manage project expenditures and budgets.
Provide technical input on maintenance and repair strategies.
Ensure biosafety and integrity considerations are incorporated into project planning and execution.
Monitor operations for compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
Evaluate operations and maintenance needs, equipment replacement requirements, and the cost-effectiveness of programs, equipment, and procedures.
Review and evaluate status reports, identify problem areas, and plan improvements in the allocation and use of personnel, materials, time, and equipment.
Review and recommend vendors and new technologies.
Develop reports and submittals required by project Statements of Work.
Participate in continuous quality improvement for equipment and operations.
Apply general knowledge of electrical systems, including HVAC, utilities, wastewater treatment plant systems, and maintenance trade work.
Organize and collect data, communicate with management, solve problems, provide customer service, multitask across assignments, and work independently.