Engineer IV - Electrical Engineer

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Engineer IV - Electrical Engineer

Salary

$83,645.54 - $139,409.71 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-00912

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

04/13/2024

Closing Date

7/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S29

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Provides senior level leadership and is responsible for the overall development and management of large scale and/or multiple complex capital and non-capital projects for and in occupied spaces or development and management of cross- functional capital renewal projects for and in occupied spaces that require working with all department and/or county levels and groups specific to the project design and implementation to address specific business needs. Responsible and authorized to lead design projects and resolve construction issues as primary representative of Fairfax County. Establishes project objectives and performance standards. Performs difficult professional engineering work in managing and participating in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical, generator and life safety equipment and systems (new, renovation and renewal). Performs review and analysis of plans and specifications for electrical, generator, and life safety features and compliance with code requirements. 

Serves as department subject matter expert and subject matter expert to multiple other county departments and agencies. As a registered professional engineer, leverages a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control to perform and review electrical engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets for commercial building electrical, generator and life safety systems and/or components. As a licensed professional electrical engineer signs and seals own work product. Ensures the timely completion of projects assigned consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department (FMD) and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.

Duties are performed under the guidance and general direction of the Project Coordinator (Principal Engineer) and/or Division Director of Design, Engineering and Construction.

* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $5,000.

Note: This position is designated an “Essential Employee.” Night and weekend wok hours may be required.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”) Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; PLUS Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

  • Driver's license
  • Possession of a Virginia electrical professional engineer license. 
  • Professional Engineer - PE
An individual who possesses a valid professional electrical engineer license in another state will be granted a temporary six-month exemption to this requirement pending the board for professional engineers decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is designated an "Essential Employee". Night and weekend work hours may be required.      

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. in electrical engineer with a strong background in commercial power distribution project, construction and energy management. Thorough knowledge of mission critical power distribution and backup systems. Strong background in energy management informing, validating, and optimizing commercial power distribution and lighting systems design and operation. Strong contract management skills. Strong staff management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs, push 25lbs, etc. ability to work with extended exposure to outside environment including harsh weather as well as inside environments of extreme heat and cold. Dexterity to use hand tools. Must be able to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Must be able to communicate by phone. Must be mobile to access active construction sites. Must communicate with others verbally and in writing. Must drive a motor vehicle. Vision to see detail drawings, construction and discern color. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include practical exercise.

This job announcement is listed with a closing date of July 12, 2024, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spani­­sh, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
 
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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • LiveWell Program
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees' Child Care Center
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE:  Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

 

Non-Merit Positions

  1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
    • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Program
    • Deferred Compensation
  2. Temporary:  scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
    • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Other (related field)
  • Other (non-related field)
  • Not applicable
03
If you selected "Other related engineering or architecture field" for the question above, please state the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
04
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
  • Less than 45 quarter hours
  • 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
  • 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
  • 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
  • 180 or more quarter hours
  • Less than 30 semester hours
  • 30 to less than 60 semester hours
  • 60 to less than 90 semester hours
  • 90 to less than 120 semester hours
  • 120 or more semester hours
  • Not applicable
05
Did you attend a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
  • Yes
  • No
06
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.)
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight to less than nine years
  • Nine to less than ten years
  • Ten or more years
07
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the electrical engineering field do you possess?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight to less than nine years
  • Nine years or more
08
Please indicate which of the following license(s) you currently possess. Check all that apply.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Electrical Professional Engineer
  • Architecture license
  • Driver's license
  • None of the above
09
How many years of professional experience do you have in planning, design, or construction management projects?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
10
How many years have you worked as a project manager, or in a similar decision making capacity, in the design, construction, and/or contract administration of design-build projects?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
11
Please indicate the value of projects/contracts you are directly responsible for managing. Check all that apply.
  • None
  • Less than $500,000
  • $500,000 to less than $1,000,000
  • $1,000,000 to less than $5,000,000
  • $5,000,000 to less than $10,000,000
  • $10,000,000 or more
12
How many years of experience do you have developing capital improvement programs?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five years or more
13
What is the largest number of employees you have supervised at one time?
  • One to less than five employees
  • Five to less than five employees
  • Ten or more employees
14
This position is considered "essential," which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of weather emergencies?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Fairfax County
Address
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035
Phone
703-324-4900