Who You Are:

Serve as an onsite Jr. Electrical Engineer (EE) supporting a USACE construction phase services required for the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare center (Hospital) construction project at Fort Bliss, TX.

What You’ll Do:

Submittal and RFI Support

• Review RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals from contractor to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Provide technical support to the Government to include reviewing construction contractor pay requests monthly for the project to provide an opinion, as to whether the pay requests accurately reflect the percentage of construction accomplished during the period covered by the pay requests.
• Process the construction contractor’s submittals.
• Provide estimates and schedules within 2 – 5 calendar days depending on their complexity and provide recommendations on how to correct deficiencies.
• Provide monthly progress report of support activities.

Daily Inspections and Reports

• Provide daily inspection of the contractor’s on-site plant (storage yards and temporary facilities), materials and equipment, to provide an opinion or recommendation to the appropriate Government employee(s) as to whether they are in full compliance with contract plans, specifications, EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements. This will also be included in the Resident Management System (RMS) daily report.
• Observe construction contractor’s, and subcontractor’s performance of work, to provide an opinion or recommendation to the appropriate Government employee(s) as to whether they are in full compliance with contract plans, specifications, EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements. This will also be included in the RMS daily report.
• Develop and implement quality assurance plans, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulations
• Review project documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and construction documents, to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
• Observe material testing, sampling, and analysis to verify quality, durability, and performance characteristics in accordance with established protocols and standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues and discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
• Document and maintain records of quality assurance activities, test results, inspections, and corrective actions taken to demonstrate compliance and accountability.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Project Engineer to address quality-related concerns, requirements, and feedback.
• Participate in project meetings and reviews to provide updates on quality assurance activities, challenges, and achievements.

Special Inspections and Design Reviews

• Perform reviews of design packages prepared by others to identify potential areas for future change orders and claims and provide comments to the Government.
• Perform Independent Technical Reviews (ITRs) of design packages prepared by others and provide findings to the Government. ITRs should be documented using Dr. Checks and include an evaluation of the design, the parameters and calculations on which it is based, and an examination to ensure the design complies with the required codes and regulations.
• Conduct on-site daily inspections at project milestones for the special areas of interest outlined below and provide recommendations for modifications as needed for the areas specified.

Electrical Installations:

• Ensure all electrical installations and systems within the hospital comply with local and national electrical codes and regulations.
• Provide expert guidance during the planning and execution of electrical projects within the hospital.
• Review electrical design documents, specifications, and drawings to verify accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of existing electrical systems to identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Observe contractor testing procedures for critical electrical equipment and ensure all emergency systems are fully functional.
• Maintain accurate records of all electrical installations, modifications, and repairs carried out within the hospital.

Low Voltage, Communication, and Alarm Systems

• Review design documents, specifications, and drawings for low voltage systems, including Nurse Call, Fire Alarm, Mass Notification, LAN, WAN, VOIP, Access Control, Security, Intrusion Detection, Distributed Antenna System, Video Surveillance, CCTV, and PA System, to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee testing procedures for low voltage systems and ensure all systems are fully functional.
• Maintain accurate records of all low voltage installations, modifications, and repairs carried out within the hospital.
• Review documentation related to low voltage systems, including record drawings, test reports, and as-built documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of electrical systems and life safety systems to identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Oversee testing procedures for electrical systems and life safety systems and ensure all systems are fully functional.
• Maintain accurate records of all electrical system and life safety system installations, modifications, and repairs carried out within the hospital.
• Review and recommend approval or disapproval of documentation related to electrical systems and life safety systems, including record drawings, test reports, and as-built documentation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and at least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of the field of engineering in which engaged and sound knowledge of allied fields bearing upon the engineering work involved.
• Understanding of building and construction practices and knowledge of building and construction codes.
• Substantial skill in preparing engineering reports, specifications, and related materials.
• Ability to use a variety of office equipment (i.e. computers running MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), P6, copiers, scanners, digital cameras).
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.