What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
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