Senior Electrical Engineer at Bodwe Professional Services, LLC – Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve.

The FBI requires the on-site assistance of four (4) Senior Electrical Engineers to fulfill the AESU team's design and construction requirements.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

a. Review electrical design drawings and specifications related to lighting systems, lighting control systems, power systems, power distribution, grounding, lightning protection systems, generators, and UPS systems for commercial, government, and data center facilities. 

b. Select lighting fixtures and coordinate with other disciplines. 

c. Perform the electrical demand load calculations and generator load calculations. 

d. Select electrical equipment, size conduits, perform electrical panel load calculations, create and review product specifications, and create and review design layouts for electrical systems.  e. Organize and conduct site visits for the purpose of data collection and evaluation of electrical systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects. Provide recommendations to the clients and other team members. 

f. Troubleshoot electrical system issues. 

g. Interpret the National Electrical code and be able to communicate to the A/E firm for the project, as well as internal team members and clients.

h. Act as a consultant in establishing design standards and criteria for construction projects. Provide expert electrical engineering comments based on these requirements. 

i. Participate in quality control and quality assurance during construction. 

j. Assist in writing scopes of work for projects.

k. Perform construction administration duties, such as reviewing RFIs, field reports, and submittals.  RTOR # Version 3.0 Page 4

l. Be able to size transformers and possess an understanding of riser diagrams. 

m. Design power to the data communication equipment, such as communication racks. 

n. Layout the most efficient method for cable trays in the building. Coordinate with A/E firm. 

o. Understand door hardware and conduit conditions required for each system.

p. Read photometric site plans and verify correctness.

q. Size and lay out a UPS system. 

r. Review sound masking and PA systems. 

s. Coordinate with AESU peer colleagues, FBI project managers, customers, other bureau personnel/contractors, and other project team members on projects as necessary.

t. Other similar or related services not of a decision-making nature.

u. Miscellaneous services will require proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project software tools, and AutoCAD.

v. Assist in the development of reports, studies, and presentations.

w. Exhibit professionalism, good customer service, and communication skills, and serve as a cooperative team player.

x. Multitask and assume multiple projects or assignments simultaneously.

y. Collaborate and resolve critical and possibly controversial issues with a multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers, and federal agency clients.

z. Exhibit resiliency if shifting priorities require reprioritization of workload.

aa. Understand and be able to implement standards as outlined in the Bureau’s Program of Requirements (POR), Campus Design Guides, and Construction Standards. Suggest edits or updates to these documents, as applicable.

- Top Secret security clearance

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering

- Must be proficient in the most current version of AutoCAD software

- Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in commercial/government office building design and construction. Twenty (20) years of experience or more is preferable. 

- Attainment of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferable

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.

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstance and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Reporting Branch: Federal Support Services

Reporting Entity: 7GAE

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40

Reporting Status: 100% Onsite

Reports To: Senior Federal Program Manager

Manages Others: No

Overnight Travel: Up to 10% Travel