Electrical Engineer - Hines, IL
Staffing Manager:
Shelby Moroney,
Job Title/# Position(s) Open:
Sr. Installation Engineer Dev/Ops – (1 position)
Job Location (Include Zip Code):
Department of Veterans Affairs, Hines, Illinois
Contract:
Yes
Requesting Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Shift Schedule/Hours Per Week:
ONSITE: Monday – Friday Shift: Day Shift 40Hrs
Pre-Employment Checks:
Yes
Degree/Education Required:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a field related
- 10 years work experience
- 2 years of additional work experience can be substituted for 1 year of college
Start Date:
ASAP
Interview Process:
Pre-screening interview by Tucker Rose Associate, Interview by Prime Contractor, and interview by Government Manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Contractor shall perform support services within the Facilities Management Division.
The Contractor shall expedite and coordinate services to assist in managing complex enterprise
projects. The Contractor shall manage assigned tasks to completion within the schedule, budget, and
scope of the individual project. The Contractor shall ensure objectives of the projects are achieved.
1. Conduct all aspects of project initiation, planning, execution and closeout per industry standards
and guidelines established for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
2. Follow VA and ITOPS IO standards and procedures for Project Management.
3. Develop formal project charters as required by the ITOPS IO Program Manager.
4. Facilitate project kick-off and status meetings and communicate individual roles and project
expectations.
5. Conduct formal project reviews with project sponsor at project completion and review all project
products to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
6. Conduct reviews with the Program Manager on a periodic basis.
7. Keep the Program Manager, Customer, and project team informed of the status of the project
being managed.
8. Coordinate activities with existing ITOPS IO customers.
9. Coordinate activities for ad hoc requests from internal and external customers.
10. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) of the tasks
required to execute the project. The Contractor shall develop Project Schedules that are
deliverables-based and accurately depict the work to be performed by the project. All project
plans, WBS and schedule work product must be retrievable by the COR/VA PM(s) for any
reviews and approvals required.
11. Monitor project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule,
and identify ways to resolve schedule issues.
12. Ensure that risks associated with the cost, resource, schedule, and technical aspects of the project
are identified, assessed, documented, tracked, and mitigated. All issues tracked must be
accessible by the COR/VA PM(s) for any reviews and approvals required.
13. Apprise management of issues that impact the project and require management decisions.
14. Develop System Development plans, track activities to the plan, and communicate status,
utilizing the latest ITOPS IO Project Management tools.
15. Assess variances from the project plan, and develop and implement changes as necessary to
ensure project remains within specified scope as well as time, cost and quality objectives. All
variances tracked must be accessible by the COR/VA PM(s) for any reviews and approvals
required.
16. Maintain a collaborative environment with key stakeholders(s).
17. Participate in the development of project standards, procedures and quality objectives. The
Contractor shall utilize industry and EO established project standards, procedures and quality
objectives without requiring assistance from others. All documentation shall be provided to the
COR/VA PM for approval prior to any implementation or changes.
18. Identify artifacts needed to establish and maintain control of the project. Create and utilize those
artifacts mandated by VA and ITOPS IO standards.
19. Communicate assigned responsibilities to project members for developing artifacts and
performing project activities.
20. Review project management activities with Senior Management on a periodic basis.
21. Review project-planning activities with the Project Team on a periodic and event-driven basis.
22. Develop estimates for project’s effort, costs, and critical computer resources according to the
specific application.
23. Notify all affected groups of approved change orders.
24. Track effort, cost, critical computer resources, development activities, and schedule, and take
corrective actions as necessary.
25. Make and use measurements to determine the status of planning, tracking, and oversight
activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline plus 10 years of experience. And additional 8 years of experience may be substituted for education. US Citizenship
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must have prior experience in installation, construction, operations and maintenance of redundant power sources, backup power sources and all associated equipment that provide continuous power to the data center.
• Current infrastructure/equipment to support:
o Utility power feed(s)
o Backup generators (including fuel systems)
o Auto Transfer Switches (ATS)
o Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) units (including battery strings/systems)
o Power Distribution Units (PDU)
o Remote Power Panels (RPP)
o Electric panels
o Redundancy to the IT rack level
• Extensive project management experience with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering.
• Applied knowledge of AutoCAD to develop and shape electrical and IT related projects.
• Cross boundary communications on a daily basis to effectively accomplish work.
• Proficiency in MS software products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and Visio, as well as SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and operate with an extremely high level of confidentiality
• Must be able to maintain composure when involved with a difficult situation (or person)
• Self-motivation and assertiveness
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to changes in a quick and professional manner
Shelby Moroney,
Job Title/# Position(s) Open:
Sr. Installation Engineer Dev/Ops – (1 position)
Job Location (Include Zip Code):
Department of Veterans Affairs, Hines, Illinois
Contract:
Yes
Requesting Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Shift Schedule/Hours Per Week:
ONSITE: Monday – Friday Shift: Day Shift 40Hrs
Pre-Employment Checks:
Yes
Degree/Education Required:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a field related
- 10 years work experience
- 2 years of additional work experience can be substituted for 1 year of college
Start Date:
ASAP
Interview Process:
Pre-screening interview by Tucker Rose Associate, Interview by Prime Contractor, and interview by Government Manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Contractor shall perform support services within the Facilities Management Division.
The Contractor shall expedite and coordinate services to assist in managing complex enterprise
projects. The Contractor shall manage assigned tasks to completion within the schedule, budget, and
scope of the individual project. The Contractor shall ensure objectives of the projects are achieved.
1. Conduct all aspects of project initiation, planning, execution and closeout per industry standards
and guidelines established for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
2. Follow VA and ITOPS IO standards and procedures for Project Management.
3. Develop formal project charters as required by the ITOPS IO Program Manager.
4. Facilitate project kick-off and status meetings and communicate individual roles and project
expectations.
5. Conduct formal project reviews with project sponsor at project completion and review all project
products to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
6. Conduct reviews with the Program Manager on a periodic basis.
7. Keep the Program Manager, Customer, and project team informed of the status of the project
being managed.
8. Coordinate activities with existing ITOPS IO customers.
9. Coordinate activities for ad hoc requests from internal and external customers.
10. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) of the tasks
required to execute the project. The Contractor shall develop Project Schedules that are
deliverables-based and accurately depict the work to be performed by the project. All project
plans, WBS and schedule work product must be retrievable by the COR/VA PM(s) for any
reviews and approvals required.
11. Monitor project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule,
and identify ways to resolve schedule issues.
12. Ensure that risks associated with the cost, resource, schedule, and technical aspects of the project
are identified, assessed, documented, tracked, and mitigated. All issues tracked must be
accessible by the COR/VA PM(s) for any reviews and approvals required.
13. Apprise management of issues that impact the project and require management decisions.
14. Develop System Development plans, track activities to the plan, and communicate status,
utilizing the latest ITOPS IO Project Management tools.
15. Assess variances from the project plan, and develop and implement changes as necessary to
ensure project remains within specified scope as well as time, cost and quality objectives. All
variances tracked must be accessible by the COR/VA PM(s) for any reviews and approvals
required.
16. Maintain a collaborative environment with key stakeholders(s).
17. Participate in the development of project standards, procedures and quality objectives. The
Contractor shall utilize industry and EO established project standards, procedures and quality
objectives without requiring assistance from others. All documentation shall be provided to the
COR/VA PM for approval prior to any implementation or changes.
18. Identify artifacts needed to establish and maintain control of the project. Create and utilize those
artifacts mandated by VA and ITOPS IO standards.
19. Communicate assigned responsibilities to project members for developing artifacts and
performing project activities.
20. Review project management activities with Senior Management on a periodic basis.
21. Review project-planning activities with the Project Team on a periodic and event-driven basis.
22. Develop estimates for project’s effort, costs, and critical computer resources according to the
specific application.
23. Notify all affected groups of approved change orders.
24. Track effort, cost, critical computer resources, development activities, and schedule, and take
corrective actions as necessary.
25. Make and use measurements to determine the status of planning, tracking, and oversight
activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline plus 10 years of experience. And additional 8 years of experience may be substituted for education. US Citizenship
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Must have prior experience in installation, construction, operations and maintenance of redundant power sources, backup power sources and all associated equipment that provide continuous power to the data center.
• Current infrastructure/equipment to support:
o Utility power feed(s)
o Backup generators (including fuel systems)
o Auto Transfer Switches (ATS)
o Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) units (including battery strings/systems)
o Power Distribution Units (PDU)
o Remote Power Panels (RPP)
o Electric panels
o Redundancy to the IT rack level
• Extensive project management experience with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering.
• Applied knowledge of AutoCAD to develop and shape electrical and IT related projects.
• Cross boundary communications on a daily basis to effectively accomplish work.
• Proficiency in MS software products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and Visio, as well as SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and operate with an extremely high level of confidentiality
• Must be able to maintain composure when involved with a difficult situation (or person)
• Self-motivation and assertiveness
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to changes in a quick and professional manner