We are looking for an innovative Electrical Engineers to design, develop, and construct a range of projects supporting the National Airspace System (NAS) of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Duties:

Serve in one of several typical Electrical Engineer roles: Resident Engineer (95% travel), Design Engineer (25% travel), hybrid roles (between 25-95%)

Develop engineering designs and site adaptation of standard engineering designs. Conducts site surveys for facilities and systems, as well as, develops and coordinates project scope, cost estimates, facility and NAS risk mitigation, project schedules, resource requirements, and project closeout for assigned projects.

Conducts engineering analysis and studies for establishment, sustainment, and maintenance projects. Estimates, manages, and accounts for funding of assigned projects. Initiates, modifies, and assesses task orders/work/releases/contracts with Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC), – NAS Integration Support Contract (NISC), and others in response to changes in scope, performance and cost. Reviews and approves contractor submittals. Interfaces with Acquisitions on contract award, contract modifications, and materials acquisitions.

Performs the full range of construction and/or installation activities including the conduct of daily operations, overall schedule reviews, drawing approvals, project coordination, safety and environmental requirements. Performs the full range of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) duties for implementation of construction and installation activities. Responsible for ensuring conformance with established FAA regulations, policies, and procedures.

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments and plans the implementation of projects/programs under limited direction of a manager, a project/program manager, or more experienced engineer. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to accomplish assigned design and installation projects. Understands how his/her technical area interacts with/is affected by other disciplines, and considers the interactions and impacts of all disciplines on projects. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with creating an engineering plan. They should have experience with AutoCAD and be able to utilize strong design skills in order to create visual aids. By utilizing strong organizational and communication skills, this candidate will also have the ability to execute a project based on the criteria outlined.

Typical Electrical Engineering Projects

- Power System Upgrades (replacing outdated engine generators, facility UPS & DC bus systems, obsolete power panels)

- Electrical Design Support (power system for an Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), from simple radial systems to a redundant path Critical Power Distribution System)

- Security (fences, cameras, access systems, associated conduit, CCTV, guard buildings)

- Cable Installation (on-airport trenching and laying cable/duct banks)

- Fire Life Safety (upgrading fire alarm systems or emergency egress pathways in ATCT’s; working with other fire protection engineers)

- Mechanical Design Support (HVAC system for an ATCT, working with other mechanical engineers)

- Electronics Design Support (work with FAA electronics engineer to define requirements and implement regarding grounding, power, cable tray, conduit and lighting)

- Grounding Upgrades (interior grounding systems as well as exterior lightning protection systems based on specific FAA Orders)

- Lighting upgrades (replacing lights in the TRACON/ATCT area, or upgrading old fixtures, implementing new lighting technology)

Electrical modernization support (support other trades in upgrading facility systems (electronics, HVAC, elevator, etc), adding power panels to existing power system)

- Reviewing/Applying short circuit coordination study/arc flash study (Plot trip characteristics of in line breakers and ensure coordination, evaluate arc flash ratings, applying breaker settings to the field)

- Lockout/Tagout (implementing and/or verifying written lockout/tagout procedures)

- HPSB/LEED (applying these principles as much as possible, ensuring principles are followed through during construction)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,442.00 - $107,083.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Must be a US Citizen

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Federal Aviation Administration

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