SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

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SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

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

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct field evaluation and generate review comments for electrical design proficiency in accordance with code standards for in-house and A&E design submittals; ensure comments are resolved and incorporated into the design; ensure A&E contract work has been satisfactorily completed
• Conduct site visits prior to design to perform assessments to generate electrical systems designs requirements; assist with construction quality assurance (QA) by performing code required special inspections or required electrical observations
• Witness acceptance testing and provide trouble shooting recommendations of electrical equipment and systems as part of the facility commissioning process
• Use 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
• Produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts; make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies
• Comply with Safety Policy and Guidance and use personal protective equipment
• Typical projects include new build and renovation of administration, industrial, research, recreational, medical, security, waterfront, airfield, and living facilities

Key Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the discipline of Electrical Engineering is required
• 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 ( Electrical Code), IEEE C2 ( 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; specific design experience in interior and exterior lighting; facility power distribution systems, including standby power ; 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

• 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

Experience & Education

• A minimum of 10 years of professional electrical engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required
• Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering program from an Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) is required

Physical Requirements

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

BB&E is an employee-owned firm and offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). 

If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran.