Senior Electrical Engineer

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Job Description:

Green card or US citizenship required.

Position is located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ.

T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.

Principal Electrical Engineer will provide Infrastructure Engineering Support to include, but not limited to the following:

• May function as discipline Project Engineer on medium to large projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group.

• May plan, direct, and supervise the work of a major engineering unit or project requiring a large-scale expenditure of manpower and financial investment.

• Leads other Engineers and design personnel in technical excellence and growth in the Quality Improvement Process.

• Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.

• Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations.

• Helps determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule. May assist with other administrative and technical duties.

• Design low voltage power distribution systems.

• Prepare single line diagrams and wiring diagrams under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

• Coordinate designs with other disciplines (i.e., civil, architectural, mechanical, structural, etc.)

• Adhere to Parsons policy for accurate project documentation for project files.

• Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes, utilizing CAE/CAD as applicable.

• Prepare standard engineering computations, material quality takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.

• Prepare detailed requisitions for low voltage equipment and materials.

• Size conduit, conductors and overcurrent protection devices per the National Electric Code (NEC).

• Reviews small and portions of larger supplier drawing submittals and assists in performing technical bid analyses.

• Prepare and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.

• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.

• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Perform field surveys and collect required data as per project needs.

Required Skills:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college. (Third party evaluation of ABET equivalency may be accepted.)

• 8+ years of electrical design related experience in low voltage power distribution systems, data center design, power quality analysis, lighting systems, grounding, lightning protection and Uninterruptible Power Sources (UPS).

• Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity of industry practices and regulations are required. Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.

• Must be able to pass government background check.

• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Ability to work well under pressure and within budgeted hours and schedule.

• Green card or US citizenship required.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in engineering consulting with federal agencies is preferred.

• Working knowledge of FAA standards and specifications is preferred.

• Familiar with construction practices and safe work procedures.

• Ability to solve problems with persons inside and outside an organization to find mutually beneficial solutions.

• Previous experience with lightning and grounding protection.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam.

• Proficiency in SKM and the ability to perform short circuit, coordination and arc flash analyses.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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