Electrical Engineer jobs in Wilmington, NC

Overview

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:

Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in design analysis, specification review, and on-site field inspection of projects/programs of significant scale. Function as an on-site, electrical engineer performing review of submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings. Possess extensive experience managing and inspecting construction work activities, with demonstrated increasing responsibility.  Experience may be in the following sectors:  federal, industrial, and/or commercial residential. Significant experience in the design and construction of large, multistory buildings including Government facilities and buildings, with knowledge and experience in all phases of a large construction project’s lifecycle.

Responsibilities

DUTIES:  

• Review the completed and in progress design packages drawings and specifications.
• Review design bulletins for electrical information communication technology scope, issues, and potential problems and subsequent resolutions.
• Attend and participate meetings.  
• Perform daily quality assurance (QA) site visits, both individually and with other members of the Government QA team.
• Assist in assessing potential risks, materials, and costs.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts sent by the construction contractor to the Government’s electrical discipline team.
• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies that could affect major milestones.
• Liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
• Review the DB contractor’s monthly schedule, and provide comments on risks, concerns, feasibility, logic, and sequencing of contractor’s work with a focus on the electrical scope of work.
• Monitor progress and compile reports in project status.
• Assist government office engineers in the Contract Administration Section in reviewing contractor’s proposals for contract modifications or Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) that involve electrical ICT work.
• Researches the proper inspection and construction methods to be prepared for inspection requirements.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with Owner, contractor, designer, and MBP personnel.
• Provides customer services and good etiquette to the public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of professional experience required.
• Professional engineering (PE) license and CQM-C (Construction Quality Management for Contractors) preferred.
• RCDD certification preferred.
• Possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of construction and inspection materials, methods, and tools utilized in the type of construction, repair, or renovation work.
• Proficient knowledge of multiple construction operations.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in all applicable codes and standards for low voltage, IT, and networking.
• Data networking and cloud computing principles.
• Telephony systems and principles.
• Mobile and wireless computing principles (i.e., wi-fi).
• TV systems (i.e., community antenna television (CATV), master antenna television system (MATV), and internet protocol (IP) and principles.
• AV systems and principles.
• Electronic security and safety.
• Paging systems and sound masking.
• Design drawings and specifications (i.e., construction specifications institute [CSI] master format).
• Industry-related and currently used products.
• Disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC).
• Impact of converged systems on structured cabling system (SCS).
• Virtualization impact (i.e., server, network) on structured cabling system (SCS).
• Electromagnetic interference and compatibility.
• Physical security concepts.
• Integrated building technology (IBT).
• Fiber to the X (any network).
• The different media types (i.e., copper, fiber, wireless) and converters.
• Transmission principles and associated electronics.
• Distributed antenna systems (DAS).
• System integration.
• Power over ethernet (POE), POE , and POE technologies.
• Building automation systems.
• Pathways and spaces.
• Passive optical networks.
• Fire suppression and detection.
• Knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar.
• Project management and supervision skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• ability to maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history will be required prior to employment.
• United States Citizen

MBP is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer