Electrical Coordinator

B.L. Harbert International is looking for an Electrical Coordinator to work with the International Group in Birmingham, Alabama. The position is responsible for the support of international construction project’s electrical scope. Communication and organizational skills is at the center of the position. Applicant will be problem solving, sharing lessons learned, and managing procurement across several projects.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the contractual requirement and ensure the site team’s activities comply with the electrical scope
• Assist in project electrical design review with requests for information, specifications review or design meetings with the owner
• Assist in selection and procurement of engineered systems such as switchgears, panel boards, lighting package, and generator sets etc.
• Assist in generating and reviewing submittals on equipment and material used on the project sites
• Assist in generating electrical pricing and change orders
• Weekly meeting/teleconferencing with the project electrical engineer counterpart on site to manage schedule of equipment shipping, site progress, technical or contractual issues
• Liaise and communicate between site and U.S. vendors about delivery schedules and technical information, troubleshooting, startup and commissioning schedules
• Attend training on equipment or systems that would benefit in troubleshooting and competitive buy out
• Learn and understand electrical systems in order to justify the design or support the project site’s installation tasks

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the US Government
• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, or Electrical related studies
• 2 years’ experience in the electrical field
• Ability to travel internationally for site visits (less than 3 trips/yr less than 2 weeks/trip)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Integrity, creativity and autonomy in handling problems and urgencies
• Position will require a high degree of time management and negotiating with people
• Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion with respect sensitive information
• Ability to perform with minimal direct supervision
• A mindset of ownership and respect of delivering on schedule
• Ability to make decisions with minimal oversight or guidance

Preferences:

• 2 years' experience in electrical design or electrical related field
• Experience in commercial construction means and methods
• Knowledge in NEMA, UL listed electrical material and equipment
• Experience in U.S. government contracts and or specifications
• Engineering degree is a plus

Physical Demands:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee must:

• Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead
• Have the ability to stoop, bend, walk, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Have the ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 25 lbs. of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc.
• Have the ability to sit for extended periods with occasional standing required
• Possess the manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills
• Possess a high degree of concentration necessary in a busy office environment

Work Environment:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee

• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Must have flexibility with hours in order to better accommodate business needs

B.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive US base salary, BCBS medical and dental, group insurance, 401K plan and paid holidays and vacation.

B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE/Vets/Disabilities

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Electrical construction engineering experience

• Experience in highly technical Department of Defense or Department of State projects

Education

• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Secret Clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)