Electrical Engineer

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

The Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) mission is to create a physical environment that fosters success. We plan, create, maintain, and preserve Indiana University''s beautiful, functional, and sustainable campuses. A unit within CPF, Engineering Services provides engineering solutions for IU campuses, our team of licensed engineers and skilled systems designers provides mechanical and electrical engineering services and handles special engineering projects for all IU campuses.

Engineering Services also provides technical consulting and support for other divisions within Capital Projects.

Our staff members are our most valuable asset. Each individual is a team member who contributes to the decision-making process. We seek creative and innovative solutions to meet our customers needs. We set high service standards, and we reward superior effort and results. We promote the personal growth of our staff through education and training.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in departmental project teams and other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Reviews design documents for compliance with University Standards.
• Develops project scope and budgets in a timely manner.
• Manages projects with outside consultants and in-house design from initial conception to completion for all university campuses and other properties.
• Communicates with University staff and faculty, outside consultants, vendors, contractors, facility maintenance teams and other members of the Capital Planning and Facilities team.

General Responsibilities

• Prepares design documents (plans and specifications) for electrical systems.
• Researches and interprets current state and federal codes and design standards as well as university standards.
• Makes decisions based on the proper application of these standards using knowledge and expertise to all design concepts and renovations.
• Manages assigned projects and sees through to completion.
• Prepares project cost estimates.
• Provides technical guidance to colleagues and staff across campuses.
• Provides assistance in design/procurement/maintenance of IU communication systems as requested.
• Directs, coordinates, and administers the activities of the Electrical Engineering division.
• Provides guidance to staff on priority-setting and strategy development.
• Monitors performance for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews design work performed by in-house staff.
• Ensures staff are properly trained to monitor compliance with state and federal regulations; university policy and guidelines; safety and OSHA compliance, departmental objectives, goals, processes, and procedures.
• Participates in on-site inspections and project start-ups.
• Examines buildings for code compliance.
• Consults on high-voltage systems.
• Assists the utility department to resolve high-voltage issues.
• Responds to power outages if requested.
• Helps troubleshoot problems.
• Assists in long-range planning and budgeting.
• Periodically updates the electrical design standards.

EDUCATION

Bachelor''s degree in electrical engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE

5 years electrical engineering experience in an institutional or consulting engineering setting including: design, cost preparation, project management, troubleshooting high and low voltage systems

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Valid driver''s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License upon date of hire

Required

• Knowledge and application of all related codes including: national fire codes, ADA requirements, Indiana building and electrical codes, NEC standards
• Knowledge and application of all IU standards governing architectural, electrical and CAD standards
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to operate a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Office, CADD, Excel, lighting design software, generator-sizing software; volt meter; load recorder; etc., and building codes application

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors;

detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Indianapolis, Indiana (preferred) or Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

$80,000 - $85,000 annually

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care…