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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals to join a major program and construction management team supporting a Department of War customer in successfully delivering a significant construction program in the National Capital Region (Washington, DC).
In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner’s Agent Construction Management Services (CMa), including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.
The Electrical Systems Engineer provides specialized technical oversight, inspection, testing, and acceptance support for electrical systems associated with complex federal construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects. Serving as part of the Government's Owner's Representative team, this position evaluates electrical system installation, performance, commissioning, and operational readiness to ensure compliance with design requirements, applicable codes, and federal standards. Working closely with Government stakeholders, engineers, commissioning specialists, and construction contractors, the SME supports the successful testing, acceptance, and turnover of electrical systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide technical oversight and acceptance support for electrical systems, including power distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), lighting, grounding, and associated electrical equipment.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation for compliance with contract requirements and applicable standards.
- Conduct field inspections and technical assessments to verify electrical system installation, functionality, and readiness for testing and acceptance.
- Witness and evaluate electrical equipment startups, factory and site acceptance testing, functional performance testing, and commissioning activities.
- Review electrical testing results, including insulation resistance, grounding, protective relay testing, and other applicable performance verification procedures.
- Coordinate with Government representatives, design engineers, construction managers, commissioning agents, and contractors to resolve technical issues and facilitate system acceptance.
- Evaluate electrical system integration with mechanical equipment, building automation, emergency power, fire protection, and other facility systems.
- Identify installation deficiencies, performance issues, and potential operational risks; recommend corrective actions and verify resolution.
- Support the review of Requests for Information (RFIs), technical submittals, design changes, and contract modifications affecting electrical systems.
- Review electrical system closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and commissioning reports.
- Prepare technical inspection reports, deficiency lists, acceptance recommendations, and system readiness assessments to support Government decision-making.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, electrical systems construction, inspection, commissioning, or systems acceptance.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated experience with electrical building systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, emergency power systems, lighting, and associated electrical equipment.
- Experience reviewing electrical construction drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of electrical system installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and construction quality assurance practices.
- Ability to evaluate electrical system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Government stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and multidisciplinary construction management teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with construction documentation and commissioning software.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to satisfy applicable federal background investigation requirements.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience supporting Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), or similar federal construction and facilities programs.
- Experience supporting Military Construction (MILCON), federal infrastructure modernization, or mission-critical facility projects.
- Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and applicable federal electrical engineering standards.
- Experience with electrical systems commissioning, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
- Knowledge of medium-voltage distribution systems, substations, emergency power generation, UPS systems, and critical electrical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with electrical testing standards, including applicable NETA, IEEE, and NFPA requirements.
- Experience reviewing electrical testing reports, commissioning plans, and electrical system acceptance documentation.
- Additional certifications such as Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), or relevant electrical testing and commissioning certifications.
- Experience working within secure, occupied, or mission-critical Government installations.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary Owner's Representative or Construction Management Agent (CMa) teams.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- At least 10 years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, electrical systems construction, inspection, commissioning, or systems acceptance
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with electrical building systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, emergency power systems, lighting, and associated equipment
- Experience reviewing electrical construction drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of electrical system installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance procedures
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and construction quality assurance practices
- Ability to evaluate electrical system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills
- Ability to coordinate with Government stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and multidisciplinary construction management teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction documentation and commissioning software
- U.S. citizenship and ability to satisfy applicable federal background investigation requirements
- Experience supporting NAVFAC, USACE, or similar federal construction and facilities programs
- Experience supporting MILCON, federal infrastructure modernization, or mission-critical facility projects
- Familiarity with UFC, UFGS, and federal electrical engineering standards
- Experience with electrical systems commissioning, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing
- Knowledge of medium-voltage distribution systems, substations, emergency power generation, UPS systems, and critical electrical infrastructure
- Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA electrical testing requirements
- Experience reviewing electrical testing reports, commissioning plans, and acceptance documentation
- CCP, CBCP, or relevant electrical testing and commissioning certification
- Experience working within secure, occupied, or mission-critical Government installations
- Experience working within multidisciplinary Owner's Representative or Construction Management Agent teams
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
