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Electrical Engineer, Department of State

GPTech

Worldwide

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Background Investigation, Building Regulations, Building Renovation, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Design, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Corrective Action, DOS Operating System, Design Document, Design Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Energy Consulting, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Fire Alarm, Genetics, Government, Government Organizations, Low Voltage (LV), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Progress Reports, Project Schedule, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Information (RFI), Safety/Work Safety, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Startup, Technical Consulting, Vaccination, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Worldwide
POSTED
30+ days ago
GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future.

Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure. Providing comprehensive services from project inception to completion and post-completion, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve lasting impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement.

With humble beginnings as a startup between two college friends, today, after 15 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients and 75 countries. We continue to lead the world in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to manage Earth’s resources and to meet society’s needs. GPTech is a mission-driven technical consulting company that specializes in energy, infrastructure, and development. GPTech’s work is guided by its core mission, vision, and value. Visit greenpwrd.com for more information.
 
GPTech is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Department of State (DOS) Engineering Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The objective of these contracts is to obtain the full range of engineering and administrative expertise necessary to assist and support the DOS Office of Construction Management (CM) build and renovate diplomatic facilities abroad. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing technical inspections of electrical work, monitoring the construction contractor’s quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance. This position will be located in given task order location. 


Responsibilities:
 
  • Provide a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance management and technical oversight of the program to ensure the completion of individual projects in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Ensure that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents.
  • Review engineering shop drawings and determine whether the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
  • Observe onsite construction and determine whether construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
  • Perform quality assurance tasks, ensure that the construction contractor’s work is properly inspected and that corrective actions take place, ensure that materials meet contract, review contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolve conflicts.
  • Monitor the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program. Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
  • Monitor construction progress via the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
  • Perform technical inspections of the electrical elements of the project.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or Contracting Officer Representative.

Qualifications:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university in the United States and a minimum of 7 years’ experience on construction projects
  • Active Secret Clearance Mandatory.
  • Demonstrated experience in construction management
  • Knowledge of international codes
  • Experience working with multilateral or bilateral donors, such as U.S. Agency for International Development, World Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
  • Experience providing quality assurance for ongoing constructions projects
  • Experience in assessing and responding to requests for information
  • Experience in reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
  • Experience with reading design/construction drawings and ability to understand design narratives and calculations
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Knowledge of construction safety regulations, e.g., EM 385-1-1, OSHA
  • Ability to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to travel worldwide
  • Professional Engineering registration is preferred
  • Specific experience with high- and low-voltage equipment, as well as telephone and fire alarm systems desired
  • Overseas experience preferred
  • Ability to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved reasonable accommodation for exemption upon employment or December 8, 2021, whichever is later, in accordance with GPTech policy
Thank you for applying and for your interest in GP Tech. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.
The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.
GPTech obeys all laws prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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