Electrical Systems Specialist

Electrical Systems Specialist

PSFEI is seeking an Electrical Systems Specialist with experience in electrical power systems operations and maintenance to join our team and help advance our mission of improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of facility electrical systems across Pennsylvania.

POSITION SPECIFICS: This position is funded for 3 years; continuation past 3 years will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

PSFEI is a front‑facing, non‑academic unit of the College of Engineering at Penn State University Park with a long tradition of providing facilities engineering services since 1947. We touch the lives of thousands of people across all 67 counties of Pennsylvania and beyond through advisory services, adult education programs, facilities assessment and planning, and energy management.

As an Electrical Systems Specialist, you will join a team of specialists and engineers who apply their electrical systems expertise and problem‑solving skills to provide clients with technical insight and services focused on power systems critical to the successful operation of facilities.

• Perform preventative maintenance and testing services of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment including switch gear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, and cabling in coordination with client site maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues, investigate faults, perform minor corrective repairs, and respond to emergency power interruptions and outages.
• Assess client electrical systems and recommend services to improve reliability, compliance, and safety, and develop project scopes and objectives based on recommendations provided.
• Plan and manage project activities, including scheduling, personnel coordination, material needs, electrical outages, and safe work procedures.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing project activities, observations, actions taken, test results, and recommendations for follow‑up.
• Provide on‑site training to client maintenance personnel in electrical safety, operations, and maintenance practices.
• Offer off‑site (remote) client technical support, including troubleshooting assistance, corrective action recommendations, and responses to technical inquiries through verbal and written communication.

This position is ideal for individuals with extensive experience in electrical power system operation and maintenance who enjoy traveling across Pennsylvania to help clients enhance their electrical systems. The role suits candidates who thrive in a collaborative team environment, take pride in delivering exceptional client service, and value the opportunities and benefits of employment with Penn State.

Successful candidates typically have direct experience working on electrical power systems and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of audiences.

• Associate Degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.

• This position is a blend of office and fieldwork that primarily requires day travel, with occasional overnight stays.
• This position is based at the PSFEI office in State College, PA, adjacent to the Penn State University Park campus.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or remote options, may be available depending on operational needs and job responsibilities. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
• A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check are required.
• Security clearances may be required for access to certain client sites.

Background checks and clearances:
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