Electrical Engineer

As part of the BOS contract supporting the Department of the Air Force, 6th Engineer Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, we deliver comprehensive civil engineering services that directly support mission readiness and operational excellence. Our mission is to sustain safe, efficient, and resilient installation infrastructure that enables the Air Force to execute its global mission.

The Electrical Engineer serves as a technical expert responsible for the design, analysis, and execution of electrical systems supporting building, infrastructure, and mission-critical projects. This role develops and reviews electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications systems while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and federal design criteria. The Electrical Engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, government clients, and contractors to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions. They perform quality control reviews, support project planning and execution, and contribute to risk identification and mitigation while managing multiple priorities across all phases of projects from pre-construction through warranty, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research, design, and evaluate electrical systems and components for building, industrial, infrastructure, and mission-critical projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance on power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and IT systems.
• Collaborate with project teams, government clients, and contractors to develop and execute facility designs.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure quality assurance across all project phases
• Manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively to team success.

Essential Functions:

• Design electrical systems and components, including low- to high-voltage power distribution, substations, standby and backup generation, interior/exterior lighting, access control, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations and analyses, including load studies, short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash evaluations.
• Develop lighting designs, including photometric analysis for interior, exterior, and specialized applications (e.g., airfield or mission-critical environments).
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and proposals that are complete, biddable, and constructable, including supporting documentation (e.g., plans, schematics, load calculations), while ensuring alignment with project scope, budget,  schedule, and delivery timelines.
• Review cost estimates and technical submittals for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Develop technical reports, studies, and project correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, UFC, and UFGS requirements.
• Review permitting requirements and engineering standards to support design approval and permitting applications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and CPM schedules.
• Provide technical input to studies, design assessments, and engineering solutions to meet client and mission needs.
• Conduct site investigations and evaluate existing electrical systems to identify deficiencies, repair needs, and lifecycle requirements.
• Support project delivery by coordinating scope, schedule, and budget with project managers and senior team members.
• Coordinate designs with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure integration, constructability, and mission alignment.
• Maintain continuous communication with facility users, leadership, and stakeholders regarding project schedules, changes, risks, and inspections.
• Perform quality reviews and ensure continuous quality assurance throughout all project phases.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and support overall project execution.
• Lead and/or support project meetings, design reviews, request for proposals, and stakeholder coordination efforts.
• Validate project requirements, goals, and resource needs to ensure successful delivery
• Provide construction-phase support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field inspections, and design clarifications.
• Support commissioning activities to verify system performance and functionality.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules, with knowledge of standard construction practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, government agencies, and internal teams to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Desire to take independent initiative and ownership of work, and an eagerness to learn
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or within multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

Required Education / Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a program certified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in buildings related electrical design.
• Experience with construction support services for building projects
• Ability to serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) and prepare/review sealed design documents, where required
• Demonstrated experience in electrical design for buildings, infrastructure, and/or mission-critical facilities
• Knowledge of DoD/UFC and federal design standards preferred
• Experience with federal (DoD, federal civilian, or defense contractor) projects strongly preferred
• Familiarity with anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) and mission assurance design considerations

Certificate / License / Registration:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to be licensed in Florida within 6 months of hire date.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to hold and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance

Travel: Minimal, as required

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required).  Define and what percentage of the day

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.:  20%
• Climbing:  20% 
• Crawling:   10%
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing):  may be required to wear PPE – steel toed shoes, safety glasses and vest when entering construction sites. 100%
• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (30%), Standing (50%), Bending (10%), stooping (10%)
• High noise level:  Active Air Force Base 20%

Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)

• Work is a combination of outdoors (construction sites) and indoors (office environment)
• Inspections and surveys are outside: 60% 
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 20%
• Hazardous conditions - Exposure to work sites: 30%
• Travel/transportation requirements: May require occasional local travel - 10%

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)

• Computers, fax machines, copiers, cell phones, and video conferencing - 100%

Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)

• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of workdays to cover weekends if required.
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%

Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.)

Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health screening, and background check.

       

Compensation Details:

$115,000 - $140,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

06/25/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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