Construction Electrical Engineer

(ID: 2024-8527)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Construction Electrical Engineer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Office of the Director (OD) located in Hamilton, MT.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• 401K match up to 5%


• Educational Benefits for Career Growth


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  
  
  
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  
  
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  
  
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  
  
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
  
  
  
  

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

The selectee will assist the government Project Officer and his team in design review and construction management of new building construction, as well as facilities renovation. The position will serve as a subject matter expert on electrical issues as relate to construction. The ideal candidate would also have knowledge and experience with mechanical systems, and civil compliance with applicable policies and standards.

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to advising on all aspects of planning, design and execution of assigned projects; oversee and maintain watch on the progress and status of projects; ensure that progress and schedules of projects are not hampered.


• Work products and documents related to monitoring schedule and cost of major projects for excessive cost overruns or claims; establish reporting system to ensure that timely notification is provided to the government representative of any deviation from original budget or schedule; serve as subject matter expert.


• Work products and documents related to attending meetings; provide positive and productive coordination to achieve target outcomes; perform on-site walks and inspections to support project execution.


• Work products and documents related to coordinating designs and studies, provide support to CORs on the development of scopes of work, independent government estimates and technical evaluations of proposals. - Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

• Provide consultation on facility renovation and remodeling projects. - 1


• Provide report evaluations, planning, programming, studies and investigations, and design concept reviews in support of various facility designs, renovations and new construction projects. - 2


• Participate in planning meetings with space and staff, building architects and engineers regarding space and construction projects. - 3

• Coordinates the functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire and life safety, elevators, etc.


• Perform as a primary resource and point of contact for expertise on electrical engineering issues, analysis and troubleshooting, concepts, design, construction services, commissioning.


• Coordinates and facilitates renovation projects.


• Work with POs on the design and construction services of renovation projects ranging from minor alterations to major design projects.


• Coordinate and facilitate complex planning, design and construction.


• Prepares updates and reports for senior leaders regarding RML design and construction projects.


• Analyzes complex design and construction information to determine potential issues.


• Develops plans for all renovation projects, taking into account feasibility from architectural, engineering and budgetary perspectives.


• Suggest engineering solutions to renovation issues and building issues.


• Confer with staff to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose and function.


• Develop plans for accomplishing in-house and contracted renovation and construction projects.


• Review design and construction documents as subject matter expert for mechanical, electrical, civil compliance with applicable policies and standards.


• Coordinates space, telecommunications, safety, timelines, etc., for relocation of staff and installation of utility systems for specialized equipment or functions as needed.


• Coordinates with division of safety staff to ensure all safety policies are implemented and maintained.


• Collaborates with investigators and construction staff to find cost-effective solutions on all renovation projects and solicits technical input from subject matter experts.


• Collaborate with technical staff at the onset of a new renovation project to help acquire all the needs for the project; create scaled layout options in AutoCAD to access the feasibility of the layouts and to maintain a single detailed representation of all requirements.


• Solicit technical input from subject matter experts as required on special requirements for research or administrative space.


• Monitor schedule and cost of major projects for excessive cost overruns or claims; establish reporting systems to ensure that timely notification is provided to the government representative of any deviation from original budget or schedule.


• Collaborate with investigators and construction staff to find cost-effective solutions on all renovation, repair and improvement projects.


• Coordinate with RML and Bethesda stakeholders to ensure user input and subject matter expert input are included in RML planning, design and construction projects.


• Performs impact studies to ascertain the level of resource support needed to ensure building infrastructures can handle new scientific equipment.


• Evaluate proposed major equipment purchases to ensure that salient operating characteristics can be met with available space and utility services, including power, water pressure, HVAC requirements, etc.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education

Associate

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• EIT preferred


• PE also preferred


• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Field of Study

• Electrical Engineering


• Construction Services

Software

• Scheduling software like Primavera and MS Project


• Construction project tracking software like Procore


• Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Analyze complex design and construction information to determine potential issues


• Oversight of building projects, renovations or refurbishments

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.