SR Electrical Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation•North Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for performing technical inspections of electrical work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. This position is established to support and assist OBO in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements. Specific experience with high and low voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired. Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents The incumbent must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations, reviewing engineering shop drawings and determining if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program, observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly Monitoring construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submitting weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections Performing technical inspections of the electrical elements of the project FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

Requirements

An electrical engineering degree (Bachelor’s or above) from an accredited program and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this task order, design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience
A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of international codes required
Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
Provides quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
Reviews contractor submittals
Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with high and low voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired
Overseas experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Performing technical inspections of electrical work
Monitoring the contractor's quality control program
Reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
Reading design/construction drawings and understanding design narratives and calculations
Reviewing engineering shop drawings and determining if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place
Ensuring materials meet contract requirements
Reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements
Resolving conflicts
Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program
Monitoring construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule
Submitting weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
Performing technical inspections of the electrical elements of the project
Assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications and making recommendations to the Project Director
Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
Reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
Preparing Monthly Progress Reports and attending meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director