Junior Electrical Engineer (Contingency Hire) Job at Chinook Systems, Arlington, VA

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  • Chinook Systems
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Who is Chinook:

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

The Work:

As a Junior Electrical Engineer , you will serve as an engineering consultant and technical expert on mission-critical infrastructure, systems, and equipment. You will apply professional knowledge of scientific and engineering concepts, principles, phenomena and relationships to: assess specific requirements, delineate appropriately engineered designs, and develop preliminary and final design plans, engineering specifications, cost estimates and procurement packages in support of the operation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical. electrical, plumbing, utility and mission critical systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Specify functional requirements, designs and test components.
  • Analyze designs, integrate components and evaluate overall design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
  • Design, analyze, configure, test and troubleshoot systems.
  • Provide project engineering / program management support.
  • Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Exhibit creativity, motivation, persistence and versatility.
  • Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
  • Demonstrate your teamwork and collaboration.
  • Commit to Chinook's high professional standards.
  • Contribute complex development and evaluation support and or engineering / life cycle support.
  • Conduct surveys and investigations at project sites to secure necessary data prior to initiating design work.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • This is an entry-level role; it requires 0-2 years of experience. Some experience or related internships preferred.
  • Requires proficiency of business tools i.e.: Database applications and the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project).
  • Must have familiarity with Visio, CAD, BIM, Energy Management and Modeling.
  • Familiarity with graphics / publishing software is required.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.

Physical Considerations:

  • Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
  • Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Internship,

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