electrical engineer - Norfolk, United States - BB&E Inc

Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

BB&E is looking for a Electrical Engineer to support our NAVFAC MIDLANT Program in Norfolk Naval Shipyard, in Portsmouth, VA.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts field evaluation and generates review comments for electrical design proficiency in accordance with code standards for in-house and A&E design submittals. Ensures comments are resolved and incorporated into the design. Assures A& E contract work has been satisfactorily completed.
• Conducts site visits prior to design to conduct assessments to generate electrical systems designs requirements. Assists with construction quality assurance by performing code required special inspections or required electrical observation.
• Witnesses' acceptance testing and provide trouble shooting recommendations of electrical equipment and systems as part of the facility commissioning process.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and/or REVIT software, Microsoft Office products, electrical engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command.
• Ability to produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts. Ability to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies.
• Knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance and use of personal protective equipment.
• Typical projects include new and renovation of administration, industrial, research, recreational, medical, security, waterfront, airfield, and living facilities. Specific design experience in the following areas includes interior and exterior lighting; facility power distribution systems, including standby power generation; telecommunication systems - including voice, data, cable TV and Wi-Fi; security systems including closed circuit TV; grounding systems; instrumentation/controls related to industrial processes, lightning protection systems; medical facility systems; audio visual systems; and site electrical distribution including medium-voltage distribution switchgear, substations, and transformers; site systems distribution; and overhead and underground distribution.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the discipline of Electrical Engineering is desired.
• Knowledge of DoD and Navy guide specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to electrical engineering design, including the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), IEEE C2 (National Electrical Safety Code), and the International Building Code.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting electrical engineering design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR.
• Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams.
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to electrical engineering design.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional electrical engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required.
• Substantial knowledge and experience in electrical facilities design for new and renovation construction projects.

Education:

• Must have an Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering program.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time.
• Operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Light lifting, under 10 lbs.
• Be able to work on-site on a standard 8-hour shift Monday-Friday

BB&E is a civil, environmental and energy engineering and consulting company, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members specialize in civil and environmental engineers and professionals providing Environmental consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. BB&E is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.

BB&E offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, including Veterans and Disabled.