Electrical Engineer

$117,962 - $153,354/Yr

United States Congress - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) involves providing expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems for the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) Utility Distribution Systems. The role requires managing various construction and renovation projects, assisting in strategic planning, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of electrical systems within the Capitol's infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations and/or investigations to resolve electrical issues or deficiencies.
• Develops designs and/or directs consultants in the development of electrical and electronic systems.
• Manages all aspects of assigned electrical design projects, including power systems, lighting, grounding, and emergency power systems.
• Supports Design and Construction projects executed with in-house forces; develops project concepts, budgets, specifications, and prepares final working drawings.
• Assists the Assistant Director by planning, directing, and controlling assigned aspects of electrical and electronic engineering projects.
• Develops plans, schedules, scope of work, A/E fee estimates, and assists A/E in contract negotiations.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) and technical consultant for maintenance, study, design, and construction of electrical and electronic projects.
• Identifies actions required to execute projects and accommodate changes to ensure safety and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Provides guidance to the expert technical advisor in the preparation of contracts for design, renovation, modernization, and repair of electrical and electronic projects.
• Monitors actions proposed by inspectors to resolve deficiencies in the contractor's work.
• Oversees testing and commissioning of all aspects of new electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
• Acts as a designer on challenging problems in electrical and electronic engineering for the AOC.
• Oversees special electrical and electronic engineering studies that lead to major modifications of current systems.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering concepts and principles.
• Experience providing expert advice regarding electrical and electronic aspects of design, installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Experience in planning, testing, maintenance, and consulting services in the electrical engineering field.
• Experience performing electrical and electronic engineering project control, including scheduling, scope of work, specifications, and resources.
• Technical guidance on construction management issues such as cost estimating, procurement practices, and contract administration.
• Experience facilitating various studies such as power quality, capacity, remediation, UPS and emergency power strategy, short circuit, load coordination, and control system strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
• Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination or the written test required for professional registration.

Benefits

• A variety of health insurance plans
• Retirement system with investment options
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick and annual leave
• Life insurance
• Incentive systems
• Subsidized transportation
• Training and development opportunities
• Student Loan Repayment Program