Electrical QA Engineer

Location: Salinas, Puerto Rico (USACE Caribbean District)

Duration: Project-Based (12 Months + Possible Extensions)

Work Type: Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / Inspector to support infrastructure and facility projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Caribbean District. The position involves both engineering design review and field quality assurance/inspection duties, ensuring compliance with USACE standards, NEC, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, experience in construction oversight, and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful, compliant projects.

• Review and evaluate electrical design drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance with USACE, NEC, UFC, NFPA, and other federal standards.
• Support design development for low and medium voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, and communication systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated system design.
• Prepare design analyses, technical reports, and recommendations to support project development and execution.
• Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering, and life-cycle cost evaluations.

• Conduct field inspections and quality assurance surveillance for electrical systems and related works.
• Monitor Contractor Quality Control (QC) operations to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Receive, review, and process submittals and shop drawings using RMS; ensure proper documentation, review, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit daily inspection reports documenting progress, labor, materials, and any observed deficiencies.
• Maintain records of materials, test results, and "as-built" conditions.
• Conduct joint, pre-final, and final inspections and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Inspect safety precautions and enforce corrective measures for noncompliance.
• Participate in commissioning and testing of electrical and control systems.

• Review construction materials, workmanship, and adherence to approved submittals.
• Inspect installations including power distribution systems, lighting, switchboards, motors, controllers, transmitters, automatic controls, air conditioning systems, and pumping stations.
• Verify performance of testing and collect samples for laboratory analysis.
• Monitor project progress and estimate work completion percentages.
• Assist with coordination for utility relocations (electrical and communication systems).

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in electrical design, construction, or project inspection (USACE or federal experience preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC, UFC, NFPA, and USACE engineering procedures.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules and safety plans.
• Ability to travel to project sites within the USACE Caribbean District as needed.

• Prior work on USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal design/construction projects.
• Experience with backup power systems, renewable energy, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Familiarity with design-build delivery and government submittal processes.
• Knowledge of LEED or sustainable design standards.
• Experience overseeing major civil works and vertical construction projects such as hurricane gates, Army reserve centers, schools, and housing facilities.