Electrical Engineer , U.S Department of State's Bureau of Oversees Building Operations (OBO) ,Praia, Cabo Verde Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Praia (Job ID 2-80-99-48364)

Description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Electrical Engineer to the U.S Department of State's Bureau of Oversees Building Operations (OBO) in Praia, Cabo Verde.

Why Tetra Tech:

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is overseeing the construction of a New U.S. Embassy Compound (NEC) in Praia, Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde is an island country located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. The country consists of 10 volcanic islands, the largest of which is home to the capital – Praia. The NEC will be built upon an 11.2-acre site about one mile from the existing U.S. Embassy. The site was selected due to its proximity to municipal and commercial districts, to the local host government facilities, and to the international airport.

The Praia NEC project will be comprised of a Chancery with Controlled Access Area (CAA) space, a Support Annex (SPX), Utility Buildings, a Main Campus Access Control (MCAC), a Service CAC (SCAC), a Consular CAC (CCAC) with dual screening for both American Center and Consular visitors, and parking both inside and outside the perimeter wall. Building construction includes approximately 13,000 square meters, including the Chancery (9,282 m²), SPX (1,791 m²), MCAC / SCAC / CCAC (656 m²), Utility Building (1,085 m²), and Recreation facilities (661 m²). Estimated cost of construction is $325M.

The Electrical Engineer will provide OBO's onsite leadership in Praia with a full range of critical engineering, construction quality assurance, and technical oversight of the NEC project. The incumbent will be responsible for performing technical inspections of electrical work, monitoring the construction contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings to ensure compliance. The Electrical Engineer will observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly. Position requires experience with high and low voltage equipment, telephone systems, and fire alarm systems. Assignment is expected to last 48 months. This position is contingent upon award.

Specific Duties:

• The incumbent ensures that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with design documents.
• The incumbent must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations.
• Review engineering shop drawings and determine if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters.
• Observe onsite construction and determine if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly.
• Responsible for performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract, reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts.
• Monitor the construction contractor's quality assurance and safety program.
• Monitor construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections.
•  Perform technical inspections of the electrical elements of the project.
• The incumbent must understand and be able to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have a basic understanding of the principles of his/her engineering discipline and how it fits in with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepares construction reports detailing construction progress and identifies any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent's area of expertise. After problems are discovered, evaluate contractor's proposed remedy. Formulate solutions for OBO's Project Director and/or Construction Manager
• Work on the construction site will be performed to U.S. standards; incumbent should have current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures.

Qualifications:

•  U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher
•   U.S. bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Current U.S. PE license can substitute for degree
• 7 years vertical construction experience
• ABET accredited international degree in lieu of U.S. bachelor's degree

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

·         Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

·         Merit-based financial rewards.

·         Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

·         Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

·         Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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