On-Shore Electrical Engineer at Softworld Inc

Job Title: 81458 - On-Shore Electrical Engineer

Job Location: Washington DC 20003

Onsite Requirements:

• power systems
• BSEE
• dod/underwater systems

Job Description:

• The Client has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s.
• SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security.
• For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system, and we have been there every step of the way.
• The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad.
• With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated.
• The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well as the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade.
• The Navy expects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years.
• This is a truly unique program and the Client employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• This effort is seeking an experienced senior electrical engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on high-profile U.S Navy weapon systems.
• This senior electrical will support the Navy Program Manager responsible for Strategic Systems Planning (SSP) Facilities Acquisition at TRIDENT Submarine Bases, in developing the assigned projects from concept to operation stage.
• This senior position is responsible for:
• Developing conceptual single line diagrams, Bill of Materials, and new electrical system integration into the existing electrical power system.
• Providing technical peer reviews of architectural/engineering design submittals, supporting the development of Facilities Design Criteria & Facilities Evaluation Testing Criteria.
• Performing constructability reviews of construction design documentation.
• Conducting/preparing engineering study reports and making recommendations to solve facilities issues.
• Developing comprehensive MILCON documentation and the electrical portion of preliminary construction cost estimates.
• This position will require the candidate to provide electrical system guidance associated with specific SSP facility requirements for construction documentation to ensure the constructed facility performs the necessary function of mission.
• A limited amount of travel to off-site locations could be required.
• Position may require generating a moderate amount of correspondence to internal/external customers, other client's sector government property administrators, and other architectural/engineering personnel.
• Preparation of presentations for internal/external peers, and customers.
• Candidates will also be required to manage and/or support other disciplined tasks as needed.
• Must also work with and support corporate Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) personnel to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Required Skills:

• Electrical Engineer Degree from an ABET Accredited program + a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Professional work experience with electrical power systems including medium and low voltage systems, lighting design, lightning protection systems, emergency power systems, generators, transformers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), power converters.
• Solidly Grounded and Ungrounded Power Systems.
• Experience in the development of Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Studies, & Load Calculations.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams.
• Desire to attain a Professional Engineer License once in the position.

Required Technical Skills:

• Professional knowledge of NPFA NEC.
• Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Experience in the design, development or implementation of MILCON facilities programs.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA OP5 and Electrical requirements for Ordnance facilities.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation Software packages.
• Knowledge of ETAP® or SKM Software.

** This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. **