Electrical Engineer (CM-EE)

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. Position Overview  The Electrical Engineer (CM-EE) will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing professional electrical engineering and technical consulting support to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM), and Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The position supports VA design, construction, maintenance, facilities, and programmatic initiatives and may require simultaneous support of multiple projects throughout the VA portfolio.  The Electrical Engineer will provide specialized expertise associated with electrical power distribution systems for healthcare facilities, telecommunications, signal systems, electronic safety systems, and electrical security systems. The engineer will support projects through planning, design development, construction, commissioning, system acceptance, and project closeout.  This is a remote position with periodic travel to VA medical centers, healthcare campuses, construction sites, and other project locations when field investigations, inspections, assessments, meetings, or other onsite activities are required.  Travel: Travel to Department of Veterans Affairs project sites as required. Client: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) / Veterans Health Administration (VHA)  Key Responsibilities  The Electrical Engineer will provide engineering subject matter expertise supporting VA design, construction, maintenance, and facilities programs across assigned projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Electrical Engineering Technical Support  •  Review electrical engineering design packages, drawings, specifications, calculations, studies, and technical submissions for compliance with applicable codes, standards, VA requirements, and project criteria.  •  Evaluate designs for conformance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable NFPA standards, VA Design Guides, VA criteria, and federal healthcare facility requirements.  •  Review and evaluate electrical systems associated with normal and emergency power distribution, electrical panels and distribution equipment, generators and emergency/standby power systems, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, lighting, grounding and bonding, electrical life-safety infrastructure, telecommunications and communications infrastructure, signal systems, and electronic safety and electrical security systems.  •  Perform or review technical engineering analyses, including electrical load studies, short-circuit analyses, arc-flash assessments, equipment sizing, system capacity evaluations, and electrical infrastructure condition and deficiency evaluations.  •  Analyze electrical system deficiencies and associated operational, safety, capacity, reliability, and compliance risks.  •  Develop recommendations for corrective actions, system upgrades, replacement strategies, and risk mitigation.  Design Review and Construction Support  •  Review design submissions for constructability, technical accuracy, completeness, interdisciplinary coordination, code compliance, and adherence to VA design criteria.  •  Support design reviews for VA Major and Minor construction projects, including thorough technical preparation prior to review meetings and preparation of detailed written review comments.  •  Review contractor-generated documentation, including Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, contractor proposals, proposed contract modifications and changes, and technical studies and calculations.  •  Evaluate contractor submissions for technical accuracy and consistency with approved design intent, contract requirements, and applicable electrical standards.  •  Provide engineering input and technical support during design development, construction, commissioning, acceptance, and project closeout.  •  Participate in constructability reviews, technical coordination sessions, issue-resolution discussions, Value Management activities, and other project reviews as assigned.  Field Inspections and Assessments  •  Conduct site visits, field investigations, inspections, system assessments, and evaluations at VA facilities as required.  •  Inspect and assess electrical distribution systems, emergency and backup power systems, lighting, grounding, bonding, life-safety electrical infrastructure, telecommunications, and other assigned electrical systems.  •  Document field conditions and identified deficiencies and provide written technical findings and recommendations.  •  Evaluate existing electrical system capacity, condition, reliability, maintainability, and ability to support proposed construction or modernization activities.  •  Support field verification of design assumptions and resolution of construction-related technical issues.  •  Coordinate observations and recommendations with appropriate VA, design, construction, and project stakeholders.  CFM/VHA Consulting Responsibilities  •  Participate in project meetings, design reviews, construction coordination meetings, and technical issue-resolution discussions.  •  Coordinate with CFM, VHA, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to commun