Head Of -Voltage Construction

Electrical Engineer (USCG)

Bowhead is seeking an Electrical Engineer to fill the role of Interdisciplinary Engineer and provide engineering services (design / construction) to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Electrical Engineering Unit (CEU) in Juneau, AK. The position supports projects throughout the 17th Coast Guard District (D17) area of responsibility (AOR).

• Provide Electrical engineering services for the CEU Juneau in support of projects on the Advanced Acquisition Plan and other insertions.
• Provide Electrical engineering troubleshooting and/or consultations, offering technical and project advice to CEU Juneau Project Managers.
• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of professional studies, reports, and analysis.
• Collaborate with managers, other engineers/architects, construction project managers, legal staff, contract specialists, and contractor personnel to resolve unique and/or complex engineering problems and disputes.
• Provide technical reviews and comments for project designs, including Design‑Build and Design‑Bid‑Build efforts.
• Respond to A/E and contractor information requests and coordinate with the CEU Juneau Project Manager to develop scopes of work for contract modifications.
• Provide facility condition assessments and evaluations throughout D17.
• Travel (potential overnight) to meet with CEU Juneau staff and review contract performance; occasional travel to operational and construction sites in the D17 AOR.

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with AutoCAD.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in National Building Codes (IBC, IRC) and electrical sub‑disciplines such as network design, backup power, panels, one‑line drawings, power distribution, telecommunications, remote sensing, signal processing, digital circuits, and instrumentation.
• Advanced degree (Master’s and/or Ph.D.) from an ABET‑accredited program preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or other related certifications highly desirable.
• Experience designing projects in Alaska or Arctic locations and/or reviewing technical packages for architect and engineering services is preferred.

Work Environment:
Primarily sedentary in a normal office setting; some overnight travel may be required, and field work may include exposure to moderate stressors such as adverse weather, small aircraft, ladder climbing, and building crawl spaces.

Physical Demands:
Must lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Security Clearance:
Must obtain a clearance at the Public Trust level. US citizenship is required for Public Trust clearance.

Health and Safety:
Candidates may be subject to pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening and random drug testing, following UIC’s Non‑DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Benefits:
Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long‑term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off programs for eligible full‑time employees. Eligible part‑time employees may participate in the 401(k) retirement plan and state or contract‑required paid time off programs.

Equality and Diversity: UIC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.