Construction Electrical Engineer (CM-EE)

About ISI Professional Services:

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary

ISI is seeking a Construction Electrical Engineer to support the Switchgear and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Replacement project at the Baltimore VA Medical Center.

This position provides full-time onsite Owner’s Representative support, ensuring safe, compliant installation of electrical infrastructure serving a major healthcare facility. The Engineer will oversee field work, review documentation, coordinate with contractors, and support commissioning of critical electrical distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily onsite oversight of switchgear, ATS units, feeders, and electrical distribution equipment
• Review electrical submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and testing procedures
• Verify contractor work complies with NEC, NFPA 70/70E, VA standards, and project requirements
• Support planning of outages, shutdowns, and cutover activities in a hospital environment
• Monitor construction progress and report impacts, risks, and issues
• Participate in commissioning and testing activities, including energization and functional performance tests
• Maintain accurate field documentation, including progress notes, redlines, and quality observations
• Assist the VA with evaluating change proposals, delay claims, and cost/schedule impacts
• Support punch list development and final acceptance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 6 years of experience in design and construction of electrical systems, including switchgear, power distribution, grounding, and emergency power systems
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and related electrical codes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, riser diagrams, schedules, and specifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass a VA background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience supporting electrical upgrades in healthcare or mission-critical facilities
• Knowledge of redundancy systems, ATS configurations, UPS systems, and emergency power sequencing
• Familiarity with VA electrical design standards or TIL requirements

Work Schedule and Environment

This job operates in active construction environments and professional office environments. The physical demands required of this position described here are of those that must be met by the selected employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full-time, onsite at Baltimore VAMC, Baltimore, MD
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
• Flexibility related to daily work hours is available as project demands arise.
• Occasional off-hours work may be required during shutdowns, tie-ins, or testing
• Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up to 1.5 miles per day between buildings.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
• Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
• Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl