Electrical Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• An electrical engineering degree (Bachelor's or above) from an accredited program and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value to the project supported by this Task Order
  • Design office experience shall not count toward an employee's experience
  • A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree
  • Overseas experience is preferred
• Must have Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have an understanding of the principals of his/her discipline and how it fits in with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
• Experience in assessing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.
• Some of the essential functions of the job have a physically demanding component. In the execution of the duties and tasks listed above, Construction Engineers MUST have the ability to:
  • Work in confined areas such as crawl spaces, attics, utility pits, tunnels, manholes, and other confined spaces;
  • Work from heights such as rooftops, ledges, scaffolding, including climbing extension ladders and scaffolding;
  • Move and handle heavy objects (up to 50 pounds of weight) such as equipment, tools, and other building materials;
  • See objects that are near, far, in color, or at night, possibly including depth perception; and
  • Hear speech or other sounds, possibly including sufficient sensitivity to hear sounds of low volume or in noisy environments;
  • Manage periodic work that requires regular and recurring periods of prolonged standing, bending, and stretching

The position functions as the Electrical Engineer, providing OBO/Kigali a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Kigali Energy Project. Construction and Solar Power expertise is preferred.

• Performs technical inspections of electrical work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Supports and assists OBO/Kigali in ensuring the completion of the project in accordance with contract requirements; specific experience with high and low voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired.
• Ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
• Reads design/construction drawings and understands design narratives and calculations
• Reviews engineering shop drawings and determines if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observes onsite construction and determines if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Performs quality assurance tasks, ensures contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensures materials meet contract, reviews contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolves conflicts
• Monitors the construction contractor's quality assurance and safety program
• Monitors construction progress vis---vis the project schedule and submits weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• Performs technical inspections of the electrical elements of the project
• Replaces all site lighting with LED lighting; the new site lighting will meet current OBO site lighting standards and may not necessarily mean a replacement of existing lamps/fixtures; this will be determined during the design process
• Installs a new 368 KW solar photovoltaic parking canopy at the staff parking lot; this will include new canopies which cover all staff parking stalls with a PV -roof- installation of the new structure will result in the removal of existing landscape islands and result in a net increase of parking stalls as well as creating shaded parking
• Improves the existing roof mounted solar photovoltaic systems at the GSO and WHE buildings; the existing PV panels and mounting system will remain on the roof and the existing central inverters will be replaced with string inverters
• Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
• Reviews contractor submittals
• Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications; makes recommendations to the Project Director.
• Coordinates the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and attends meetings summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
• Other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

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We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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