Electrical Engineer

Overview

Facilities Services - Utilities Services | Full Time

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer uses skills as a seasoned, experienced engineering professional to operate independently in a professional specialized engineering phase of major construction projects, performs design engineering work for projects of limited scope, and/or improves design of physical plant engineering systems. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Under the general direction of the Associate Director, the Electrical Engineer has primary responsibility for the design, monitoring and troubleshooting for all assigned new construction, alteration projects and electrical distribution work for Facilities Services and campus wide.

The role is responsible for independently performing project plan and specification reviews for both new and retrofit projects and for the design, review and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems and equipment, energy management, utility systems, steam plant and related electrical work. Works in coordination with various departments and engineering specialties to achieve goals on-time within budget for large and small projects.

• Design, monitor and troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and equipment for new construction, alterations, and energy management within Facilities Services and campus-wide.
• Independently perform project plan and specification reviews for both new and retrofit projects.
• Design, review and troubleshoot all facets of electrical distribution systems and equipment, energy management, utility systems, steam plant and related electrical work.
• Coordinate with various departments and engineering specialties to achieve on-time, within-budget project goals.
• Prepare system drawings such as one-lines, block diagrams, layout drawings, electrical schematics, and interconnection drawings for electrical systems.
• Utilize CAD tools and AutoCAD (electrical) for design deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related area and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent experience/training.
• Professional engineering license required.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making abilities to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Strong project management skills to ensure high quality and timely completion of design and construction projects.
• Proficiency in developing system drawings (one-lines, block diagrams, layout drawings, electrical schematics, interconnection drawings).
• Proficient with CAD tools, including AutoCAD (electrical).
• Knowledge of high voltage systems specifications and performing electrical calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Thorough knowledge to independently perform the full range of engineering professional work and apply relevant principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• LEED AP
• Knowledge in PLC, HMI systems and motor drive systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE).

• Professional engineering license required.

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