Senior Electrical Engineer

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.  

Position Summary 

BB&E is currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our NAVFAC MIDLANT Program in Great Lakes, IL. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Conduct field evaluation and generate review comments for electrical design proficiency in accordance with code standards for in-house and A&E design submittals; ensure comments are resolved and incorporated into the design; ensure A&E contract work has been satisfactorily completed
• Conduct site visits prior to design to perform assessments to generate electrical systems designs requirements; assist with construction quality assurance (QA) by performing code required special inspections or  electrical observations
• Witness acceptance testing and provide trouble shooting recommendations of electrical equipment and systems as part of the facility commissioning process
• Use AutoCAD and/or REVIT software, Microsoft Office products, electrical engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command
• Produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts; make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies
• Comply with Safety Policy and Guidance and use personal protective equipment
• Typical projects include new build and renovation of administration, industrial, research, recreational, medical, security, waterfront, airfield, and living facilities

Key Qualifications 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the discipline of Electrical Engineering is 
• Knowledge of DoD and Navy guide specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to electrical engineering design, including the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), IEEE C2 (National Electrical Safety Code), and the International Building Code
• Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting electrical engineering design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR
• Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to electrical engineering design; specific design experience in interior and exterior lighting; facility power distribution systems, including standby power generation; telecommunication systems - including voice, data, cable TV and Wi-Fi; security systems including closed circuit TV; grounding systems; instrumentation/controls related to industrial processes, lightning protection systems; medical facility systems; audio visual systems; and site electrical distribution including medium-voltage distribution switchgear, substations, and transformers; site systems distribution; and overhead and underground distribution

• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and/or REVIT software, Microsoft Office products, electrical engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command

Experience & Education 

• A minimum of 10 years of professional electrical engineering code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is 
• Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering program from an Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) is 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time
• Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, under 10 lbs.
• Able to work on-site on a standard 8-hour shift Monday-Friday

BB&E is an employee-owned firm and offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).  

If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements.  All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.  

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.