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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

You will serve as a Electrical Engineer in the Public Works Department of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic. • *Above salary does not include locality. Locality adjustment will be determined by duty station location once a selection has been made.** This position is a 100% TDY position to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa. This is a full-time temporary assignment not to exceed 1 year. This position may be filled as a temporary promotion or temporary reassignment.Qualifications:In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) providing subject matter expertise on electrical engineering issues; 2) preparing and/or collaborating on the development of design drawings, project specifications and cost estimates; 3) coordinating with and/or directing personnel or contractors to complete complex engineering and construction projects; and 4) analyze engineering work to provide recommendations for solutions to complex problems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional Information: Work Environment: Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa is located in a harsh environmental setting with adverse weather conditions for many months of the year (excessive heat, humidity, and rain) and working in areas populated by poisonous snakes, plants, and/or insects, and contagious diseases and poor air quality, chemical handling areas, and damp and unheated spaces. The work may require extensive work shifts of 12-16 hours a day and more than a 5 day workweek. Generally, indoor work location has power, water, heating and air conditioning, although outages should be expected. The incumbent will be required to live on the camp, where living quarters are a container living unit (CLU), which may be very cramped with the requirement to share bathroom facilities. Initial living quarters may be a tent. Fatigue may occur from long work hours and uncomfortable living conditions. The position may be required to provide immediate contingency support requiring a physical and immunizations deemed necessary for the environment in which this support is provided. Incumbent is entitled to 25% Post Differential pay. Potential benefits for working in Djibouti: Ability to gain international work experience. Professional development by working in an area at the forefront of construction and community growth. High potential for overtime pay. Local Market Supplement (based on parent command location) Imminent Danger Pay - $225/month (first 42 days) Post Differential Allowance - currently 25% of base pay (beginning day 43+)Education:Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at: http://www.nspe.org OR Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. For more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/HowtoGetLicensed/index.html. OR Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above). The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above) OR Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Electrician Helper - Onshore - US - Now Hiring

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently sourcing for an Electrical Helper to join our team in Bishop, Texas. U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. • Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, tape measure and conduit benders. • Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper. • Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps. • Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools. • Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit- breaker panels, and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools. • Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads. • Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope. • Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. • Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems. • Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies. • Maintains tools and equipment. • Be able to distinguish colors. Skills / Qualifications Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement (EEO) We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently sourcing for an Electrical Helper to join our team in Bishop, Texas. U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. • Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, tape measure and conduit benders. • Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper. • Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps. • Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools. • Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit- breaker panels, and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools. • Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads. • Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope. • Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. • Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems. • Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies. • Maintains tools and equipment. • Be able to distinguish colors. Skills / Qualifications Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement (EEO) We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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Assistant Professor of Practice, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Job Title Assistant Professor of Practice, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Agency Texas A&M University – Kingsville Department Dept. Of Elect.Engineering & Computer Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Job Summary The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a full-time, 9-month academic year, non-tenure track teaching position as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Computer Science, starting in Fall 2025. Although this is a 9-month academic position, there are always opportunities for summer teaching. Due to the dynamic and multidisciplinary nature of the EECS department, candidates with cross-disciplinary interests and teaching capacities are particularly encouraged to apply. The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers B.S. degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and computer engineering; M.S. degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and mechatronics; and a multidisciplinary Ph.D. program offered by the College of Engineering. The department has 19 faculty members and serves approximately 600 students. For more information please visit: https://www.tamuk.edu/engineering/departments/eecs/index.html. Responsibilities Teaching four courses (sections) each semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including repeated sections of the same subjects. Minimum Requirements Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (such as Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering) by the time of appointment. Preferred Requirements A background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data mining, data analytics, bioinformatics, computer architecture, programming, or software engineering. Start date Fall (late August) 2025. Application Instructions The application package must be submitted online to https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External and include: • A cover letter addressing the job requirements • Curriculum vitae • Two-page teaching philosophy and list all Computer Science courses from your MS and PhD transcripts. • Names and contact information of at least three professional references, • Copies of B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degree transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. For additional information, please contact Dr. David Hicks, Chair of the Search Committee (David.Hicks@tamuk.edu). Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence and invites applications from all qualified applicants. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUK_External/job/Kingsville-TX/Assistant-Professor-of-Practice–Electrical-Engineering-and-Computer-Science_R-081278-1 Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Becoming an electrician in Kingsville, TX typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average wage of $1,450 per week in Kingsville, TX. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.

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