Field Electrical Engineer

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Job Description:

T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs, and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.

Parsons is looking for a talented Field Electrical Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide infrastructure engineering support to construction/installation crews.

Responsibilities include:

• Field identification and planning of fixtures, equipment and system layouts
• Validating designs against actual field conditions and resolving discrepancies
• Conducting field surveys, inspections, and data collection to support design and construction
• Interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documents for field personnel
• Supporting installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of systems, fixtures and equipment
• Coordinating with other disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, architectural), other contractors, and subcontractors
• Preparing/redlining drawings, design calculations, quantities, and construction documentation
• Preparing site survey reports, field reports, maintaining project records, and documenting as‑built conditions
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and local codes
• Adhering to Parsons safety, quality, and documentation procedures
• Performing other engineering duties as assigned
• This role anticipates 25-50% CONUS travel. There will be no dedicated office location; when not on travel, work will be performed remotely.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Civil, Structural, Architectural or Mechanical) from an ABET accredited program
• Four (4)+ years of relevant engineering experience (power design, construction, or field) in infrastructure or facilities projects
• Prior experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes and standards
• Ability to travel nationwide and work on active construction sites in varying field conditions
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass required background checks
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and clients
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT/FE) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting construction activities, field investigations, and resolution of field issues
• Experience interfacing directly with client and other stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic electronic documentation tools
• OSHA 30‑hour safety training
• Prior experience on federal, transportation, aviation, or large infrastructure projects
• Experience with Bluebeam markup software
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in remote and field environments
• Experience in requirements development and specification writing

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art