Electrical Engineer-Advanced; Project Manager

Position: Electrical Engineer-Advanced (Project Manager)
Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer - Advanced (Project Manager) will use specific knowledge of electrical engineering principles and a broad knowledge of architectural, plumbing and mechanical engineering principles, as well as project management principles, to conduct a range of technical assignments while conforming to prescribed administrative codes, policies and procedures. The position is responsible for managing projects related to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of electrical systems in state owned buildings.

The position performs activities in the areas of site investigation, scope definition, specification writing, cost estimating, budget formulation and management, project scheduling, construction management and project inspection. The Project Manager functions as the agency's primary engineering consultant for electrical system design. Projects range from complex systems in new facilities, to improvements and additions to systems in existing structures. The position serves as the liaison between facility User Groups and contracted architect/engineer (A/E) firms.

The position provides guidance and direction to both and serves as the primary point of contact for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Facilities Development (DFD) on all agency maintenance and repair projects that have significant electrical work and that are designed by external A/E firms. The position provides professional engineering expertise and serves as the agency's sole technical expert in this area.

Work assigned to this position requires a high degree of professional judgment and is performed with considerable latitude and independence. The Electrical Engineer
- Advanced/ Project Manager works under the general supervision of the Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO) Design and Project Management Branch Chief.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $45.00 and $51.07 per hour.

This position is in the 14-13 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

This position will work 4, 10-hour shifts per week or 5, 8-hour shifts per week. The exact schedule will be determined at the job offer.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

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Job Details

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.

State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy:

Must have a valid driver's license

Minimum of two year's driving experience

Must be 18 years of age or older

Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions:

Three or more moving violations (with point reductions) and/or at fault accidents in the past 2 years

An OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months

A suspension or revocation of the driver's license

In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation and an additional more in-depth federal background check, for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be able to…