Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our team at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.As an Electrical Design Engineer , you will be supporting the post award projects under Planning Design and Construction Branch of the Facilities and Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD). You will also be overseeing the design-build and design-bid-build electrical projects of varying complexity, up to and including the construction of a 27 MW electrical power plant, diesel generators, fuel farm, storage tanks and additional support facilities (P332/P334), for adherence to contract documents, provisions and applicable trade and safety standards.This position is in the proposal stage and if awarded the period of performance is until 2030 . If you are employed, you will get to enjoy the following benefits:Base Salary : $160,000 – $200,000/yrAccommodation and Transportation – providedCommunication Allowance - providedR/R Break – 21 days PTO per year (paid roundtrip travel to home country)Paid long vacation trips to Dubai or Kenya per yearHealthcare and Life InsuranceLicense registration/renewal benefitsVisa processing supportWork Schedule : 50 hours per week; Monday - FridayDuties and Responsibilities:Apply seasoned professional electrical engineering and construction knowledge to ensure contract quality standards are metImplement and enforce all applicable electrical engineering codes, including but not limited to National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs), Facilities Criteria (FCs), Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGSs) and the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG)Conduct regular visits to project sites to review construction work is in compliance with the contract requirements including the design, quality, Unified Facilities Criteria, and safety requirementsAttend meetings including but not limited to post-award kickoff meetings, weekly QC/Owners Meetings, Partnering Meetings, 3-Phases of Quality Control, and construction conferencesSupport the review/approval of government approved technical and administrative submittals including but not limited to material, equipment, contractor’s baseline and monthly schedule updates, test plans/reports, performance verification tests of major systems, etc. Work closely with the Construction Manager, Design Manager and Designer of RecordInterpret design criteria with the using activity and other interested Government representativesReview project drawings and ensure that electrical systems are designed in accordance with the latest standard engineering and construction practices and comply with all applicable codes/norms/lawsAnalyze and interpret contract drawings and specifications to assist in determining the extent of the contractor’s responsibility under the provisions of the contractRecommend solutions to controversial situations including those that are due to misinterpretation of design drawings and specificationsProvide technical support to the Contracts and/or Construction product line components of the Public Works Department (PWD) in such matters as contract interpretation, technical review and recommendations for determining merit of contractor’s claims or assertionsConduct field investigations during construction to address difficult problems such as changes in design due to latent conditions, the interface of new work with existing structuresWitness the construction contractor’s execution of required equipment and material testing, performance verification and critical systems testing and systems commissioning in accordance with the NAVFAC BPMSAssist the Engineering Technician in verifying accuracy of pre-final punch list preparation and reconciliation. Make active recommendations on final acceptance to the Construction ManagerMonitor construction contractor’s updates to as-built drawings and verify that they are maintained regularly in accordance with contract requirements. Furnish reports of any updates that are not completed timely and make recommendations for correctionsVerify completeness / accuracy of submitted Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) Manuals. Observe any user training for equipment installed as required by the construction contract. Make recommendations for correctionsProvide technical assistance in answering requests for information (RFI) from construction contractorsMaintain proper construction contract document files according to NAVFAC standards.Qualifications to be successful in the role :Must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering issued by a U.S. state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of ColumbiaMust be a U.S. Passport holderBachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering from an ABET-accredited programAt least 10 years’ experience as a practicing, licensed Electrical Engineer working as a designer on Department of Defense or similar government agency construction projectsMust be National Electric Safety Code (NESC) certifiedExperience, ability and understanding of construction methods, principles and practices applicable to multidiscipline\trade projects as well as vertical and horizontal construction projects, technical engineering drawings and specifications, written statements of work, complex and diverse engineering designs and changes to the contract documentsProfessional experience and understanding of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws and regulations as they relate to construction performance requirements and as outlined in the EM-385-1-1 and 29 CFRProficient in Microsoft Office software, Adobe Acrobat and AutoCadAbility to perform strenuous activity while working outdoors, working on active construction sites, climbing and using fall protection equipment will be required on this contract. Contractor is subject to participation in basewide exercises, real-world drills and scenariosWhy Planate?Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!