Electrical Engineer

Job Posting Title

Electrical Engineer

Campus Operations

All Applicants

40

Exempt

Dec 01, 2025

Expected to Continue

UT MAIN CAMPUS

This position resides on the Technical Review Team within the Campus Operations Unit. The Technical Review Team is responsible for the review of construction documents at various project phases. Hiring decisions are contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including (but not limited to):

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
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Perform technical review of project documents to ensure alignment with construction standards and apply related design and construction principles to complex, extensive, and multifaceted projects. Track compliance with regulatory government entities.

• As a technical expert, independently evaluate plans and specifications for projects prepared by other architects, engineers, and design professionals.
• Perform examinations in collaboration with other disciplines to meet the review schedule.
• Ensure projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, programmatic needs, sustainability goals, and minimize inflationary construction costs.
• Resolve highly complex and technical issues related to design and construction independently.
• Apply knowledge of building codes and UT Standards during construction.
• Provide input and update discipline-specific requirements in the UT Austin Standards.
• Assist Facilities Maintenance and other university personnel throughout all project phases.
• Maintain required record‑keeping systems.
• Perform value‑management engineering studies for schematic, preliminary, and cost‑management stages.
• Maintain required discipline license and continue education requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Professional Engineer license (PE) in Texas or reciprocity with Texas.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Ten or more years of design and construction experience with emphasis on code enforcement, design documents, specifications, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of specialized standards in the area of expertise.
• Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to difficult and unique assignments.
• Ability to develop and review requests for code or design exceptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).

• Five or more years of design and on-site experience with medical and healthcare facilities.
• Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering with focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Experience evaluating complex designs and making professional judgments about alternative technical practices.
• On-site experience at major construction sites with familiarity of building systems including foundations, structures, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

$120,000 + depending on qualifications

• Standard office
• Keyboard use
• Manual dexterity required

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