Electrical Engineer at Government Tactical Solutions, LLC in Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Job description

• The Electrical Engineer - Operations will support the sustainment of mission-critical facilities and infrastructure at Kirtland AFB to ensure customer mission success. The position supports the Kirtland AFB Engineering Operations Services (KEOS) contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering and Facility Support
• Evaluate electrical systems, equipment, and applications.
• Provide efficient, effective, and timely electrical engineering expertise, including determining electrical loads, generator sizing, and interior electrical design.
• Consult the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Requirements & Optimization (R&O) playbook upon project initiation to develop maintenance requirements.
• Assess electrical systems and related requirements.
• Support the sustainment of mission-critical facilities and infrastructure.
• Inspections and Assessments
• Perform interim and final inspections of equipment installations, repairs and renovations, and new construction.
• Capture pertinent inspection data for inclusion in the government’s system of record.
• Perform root cause analysis on systems failing prematurely or systemically.
• Review work request submissions for scope validity and practicality of performing the work in-house.
• Project Planning and Technical Support
• Collaborate with customer staff, project programmers, cost estimators, and mechanical, structural, and civil engineers to provide technical support for one-off efforts and extended-duration project scoping.
• Ensure proper specification and integration of electrical systems in construction project packages.
• Provide specifications and technical language for scope-of-work development.
• Prepare cost estimates for electrical systems associated with medium- to small-scale projects.
• Conduct technical reviews of third-party designs, plans, and specifications for construction projects ranging up to tens of millions of dollars.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Prepare reports, briefings, and documents to explain and present project information, technical assessments, and findings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a program certified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [Required].
• Experience
• Experience planning and/or performing facility maintenance, improvements, or repairs [Required].
• Skills
• Ability to identify common site architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection/detection system components and understand how they function and operate [Required].
• Excellent organizational and time management skills [Required].
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without direct supervision [Required].
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare daily reports [Required].
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple tasks and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules [Required].
• Competent and effective computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 applications [Required].
• Proficient English oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and customers [Required].
• Clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen and currently possess or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance [Required].
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license [Required].
• Must be able to pass a drug screen [Required].
• Must be committed to providing for and maintaining a safe working environment [Required].
• Ability to work in an office environment with extended periods at a computer and in a field environment requiring full range of motion and movement for inspections, assessments, and site visits [Required].
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing and working at heights greater than 50 feet, crawling, working outdoors, and repetitive physical tasks involving lifting at least 30 lbs. [Required].
• Experience
• Three or more years of experience working in the engineering section at a major military installation, preferably a U.S. Air Force base.
• Experience performing facility assessments and Real Property Inventory Equipment (RPIE) condition assessments.
• Skills
• Applicable building code and life safety knowledge to provide assessment services.
• Knowledge of construction management software, project closeout procedures, preventive maintenance, construction and repair terminology, and processes.
• Familiarity with USAF Civil Engineering guidance, rules, and regulations, including preventive maintenance, real property, linear segmentation, BUILDER, and/or NexGenIT.

Skills

Required

• Electrical engineering
• Microsoft Office 365
• Construction management software
• BUILDER
• NexGenIT