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Foreign Resource Development Associates LLC Electrical Engineer in Arlington, Virginia
FRDA is looking for an Electrical Engineer to become part of an exhilarating program within a cutting-edge operations facility! We're looking for a dynamic candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can tackle a diverse array of urgent program needs.
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of electrical systems commissioning and energy services throughout all phases of exciting new construction projects. You'll also engage in retro-commissioning, energy auditing, and energy modeling, all while championing the energy and sustainability goals of our clients. Collaborating closely with mechanical engineers and software control teams, you'll help design, implement, and optimize IT infrastructure installations.
This position is located in Sterling, VA.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Poly; must be willing to upgrade
Candidates responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operational maintenance of multiple electrical systems, both CONUS and OCONUS, to include analysis and reporting of electrical data and metrics
- Maintain documentation pertaining to the various projects, design drawings, technical reports, and engineering activities
Required Skills/Experience:
- 5+ years of electrical engineering or similar experience
- Design and instrument facilities infrastructure planning
- Analysis of building monitoring systems data, and the ability to action plan develop and integration requirements to support facility/site expansions, and to mitigate or resolve inefficiencies
- Ability to calculate and develop power requirements for either new or existing facilities
- In-depth knowledge of electrical equipment to include but not limited to; Medium/Low Voltage Unit Substations, Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), Generators, Automatic Transfer Switches
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Sequence of Operations for electrical and control systems
- Develop and execute preventative and/or predictive maintenance plans for mission critical equipment
- Ability to interpret and design electrical one-line and control wiring diagrams
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical equipment to resolve issues or improve efficiencies
- Advocate and seek implementation strategies for continuous business and industry standards improvements
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited College or University in Electrical Engineering or other STEM related field with a minimum of 5 years experience
- US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Knowledgeable in mechanical cooling systems pertaining to Data Center configurations
- Knowledgeable in computer aided design software such as AutoCAD
- Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification
- Masters degree
Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.
FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other sta us protected under federal, state, or local law.