Electrical Engineer

On behalf of my client, a leading federal contractor supporting VA Medical Centers nationwide, I am recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer to support construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects across the Department of Veterans Affairs.

This role provides technical oversight across design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems, code compliance, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-design and design-phase electrical evaluations
• Review and provide recommendations on drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Perform technical assessments and validate contractor work quality
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IBC, VA design standards, and federal requirements
• Support procurement, construction-phase oversight, and closeout activities
• Conduct occasional onsite field visits for inspections and verification
• Provide electrical expertise for power distribution, lighting, emergency power, HVAC controls, telecom, and low-voltage systems
• Maintain construction documentation, project tracking, and reporting

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain a VA PIV badge
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• Minimum 6 years of combined electrical design and construction experience
• Experience with healthcare, VA facilities, or federal environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life safety systems, and construction best practices
• Skilled in reviewing scopes of work, cost evaluations, and contractor compliance
• Proficient in construction management software and general office applications