Electrical Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer:

Bowhead is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support an upcoming effort at NAWCAD in Patuxent River, MD. The Electrical Engineer provides electrical engineering design and production support from project inception through construction, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high-quality deliverables in support of federal infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design and production support for new construction and renovation projects

• Develop complete construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations

• Apply knowledge of both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers

• Review electrical engineering work products for code compliance, constructability, and quality assurance

• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure integration of electrical systems with overall project design

• Estimate design effort and support negotiations with Architectural-Engineering (A/E) firms and General Contractors

• Review contractor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction

• Conduct field observations to verify existing conditions and support renovation and rehabilitation design efforts

• Ensure professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of all engineering deliverables under the contract

• Prepare and deliver briefings and technical documentation to senior leadership

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of five years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, with demonstrated experience in Design and Contract Document preparation for new and existing buildings similar to the building types prevalent in the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility.

• Extensive knowledge of ICC codes, NFPA 70 (NEC), NESC, and DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

• Demonstrated experience with interdisciplinary coordination required for Contract Document preparation.

• Experience conducting field observation to verify/obtain the existing conditions of electrical site work and facility systems and incorporating these conditions into the design for a renovation/rehabilitation project.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of current AutoCAD and other design and general office software, such as Microsoft Office products.

• Demonstrated knowledge of specifications development and coordination, using Government Based specification software.

• Experience in Construction Management/Scheduling and Cost Estimating

• Ability to prepare and provide high-level briefs to senior leadership.

• Excellent Oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere ( .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25154

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A