Construction Electrical Engineer (CM-EE)

ISI Professional Services • Baltimore, MD

5h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other non-U.S. citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, must have at least three (3) years of U.S. residency, and must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a VA PIV credential.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level