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Powell · 1 month ago

Federal Project Engineer

7232 Airport Blvd - Dock C, Houston, TX, 77061, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Powell is a company focused on engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Federal Project Engineer. The role involves overseeing the execution of large engineering projects for federal clients, managing project plans, specifications, and providing technical assistance throughout the project lifecycle.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of design plans, specifications, and related documents for the development of bid packages with engineering consultants, vendors and contractors. This may require occasional travel to project sites

Read and interpret customer job specifications

Assist with the development of engineering drawing package, single line, three lines, etc

Direct and check internal and external stakeholders in completing wiring diagrams

Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Provide technical assistance as necessary to sales, engineering and inspection teams

Develops Project Management Plans, including negotiating contractual documents directly with customers and/or suppliers

Accountable for the planning, managing, and monitoring the project lifecycle to ensure projects are executed within their scope, schedule, budget, quality level, and targeted benefit realization — the project lifecycle includes, from the requirement phase through project retirement closeout

Accountable for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required

Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items

Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization

Control, monitor, and supervise project information safeguards with respect to project classification under CUI/ Secret/ Top Secret

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringNational Electric CodeProject ManagementPMP CertificationElectrical DesignPower System AnalysisAutoCADAnalytical SkillsRisk ManagementBasic Computer SkillsEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area

Minimum 4-8 years of experience in an Engineering role

2-3 years of Project Management experience, PMP certification preferred

Knowledge of National Electric Code, ASCE and IEEE Standards

Proficient with electrical design and circuitry

Proficient understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products

Basic drafting/CAD skills

Ability to clear and maintain Federal Security Clearance and Military Installation access requirements

Must be a US Citizen

Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and advise effective preventative/corrective actions and recommendations and facilitate decision-making on technical matters to project sponsors and support personnel

Effective communications in both oral and written forms. Experience giving project presentations and reports to a variety of audiences

Effective Risk Management skills

Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel

Ability to read customer specifications, compare to the quote and provide technical feedback to project management and the customer on differences with minimal supervision

Apply technical documents to develop one-lines, three-lines and control schemes for SWGR using AutoCAD

Able to apply NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and various other codes as it applies to the day-to-day activity

Thorough understanding of power system application along with relay application and coordination

Able to understand, interpret and troubleshoot customer needs and problems