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Electrical Manager (Private Defense)
Job Category: Operations
Requisition Number: MECHA003648
- Full-Time
-Locations Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
Corporate Office

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Primary Responsibilities

Review electrical designs, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy, compliance, and constructability

Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and client-side subject matter experts throughout project execution

Review and evaluate electrical equipment submittal packages to ensure compliance with project requirements and operational intent

Provide technical recommendations and approvals for equipment procurement and release

Lead coordination and tracking of long-lead mechanical equipment procurement activities to support overall project schedule objectives

Support and coordinate commissioning, startup, functional performance testing, and system turnover activities

Identify and troubleshoot design conflicts, field installation issues, and construction-related electrical problems

Support RFI development, design clarifications, and coordination efforts between project stakeholders

Participate in project meetings with owners, consultants, contractors, and federal agencies

Assist with construction oversight, commissioning activities, startup, testing, and system turnover

Monitor installation quality and ensure adherence to project specifications, NEC requirements, and applicable codes

Support schedule coordination and planning related to electrical system installation and procurement

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical construction, MEP coordination, or electrical engineering

Strong understanding of power distribution systems, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, lighting, controls, and low-voltage systems

Experience reviewing electrical equipment submittals and construction documents

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in both design and field construction environments

Familiarity with federal construction standards and procedures preferred

Design-build project experience is a plus

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required

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Desired Experience

Federal construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, DoD, etc.)

MEP coordination and construction administration

Electrical equipment procurement and technical review

Commissioning and startup support

Experience with coordination drawings, BIM/VDC processes, and multidisciplinary MEP coordination preferred.

Field construction support and issue resolution

Experience with mission critical, healthcare, laboratory, or secure facility projects is a plus

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Skills & Competencies

Strong technical and analytical capabilities

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and client representatives

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Position Type

Full-Time

Location

BLHI Corporate – Birmingham or Huntsville

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

B. L. Harbert International is an EOE/Vets/Disabilities

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