Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer, Planning and Facilities Management

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The Electrical Engineer, Planning and Facilities Management / Office of Engineering and Utilities provides engineering analysis, recommendation, and subject matter expertise services on multi-discipline building projects of small to large scope, manages electrical engineering projects and programs, and serves as technical liaison to the Georgetown Energy Partnership. They will ensure proper management and oversight of the facilities and electrical systems and relevant partnerships for reliable & cost-effective maintenance and upkeep of electrical.

They will direct electrical deferred maintenance priorities and lead electrical programs which have complex features, from the concept stage through the development of construction documents or program implementation. They shall develop engineering solutions and implement necessary programs for corrective action, energy efficiency, and code compliance. The position will also perform special project activities requiring application of technical expertise to the development of solutions to unusually difficult problems as assigned.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and support project development and perform design/construction project reviews for compliance with GU Standards and incorporation of best practices for electrical engineer and energy efficiency.
• Identify and correct deficiencies to optimize medium voltage and low voltage electrical system performance and ensure individual system elements are well-maintained.
• Train and inform maintenance staff on best practices regarding electrical system design and maintenance.
• Develop, enhance, and track preventive maintenance to support electrical system performance, energy efficiency, and safety.
• Assess building inventory and associated systems to develop capital plans to correct deficiencies and oversee the implementation of discipline specific projects and programs
• Create and maintain design standards and specifications related to electrical and other divisions as relevant.

This position works with the Office of Engineering and Utilities, Capital Projects, Facilities Operations, Georgetown Energy Partnership, and building end-users to complete tasks. The position shall be directed by the Engineering and Utilities Leadership to complete studies, support projects, implement new process and procedures, and investigate issues with the support of the engineering team. The position shall work with Facilities Maintenance as a consultative resource to solve issues and improve operations while providing lateral direction to improve system performance within electrical, fleet management, and other relevant activities.

The position shall work with Capital Projects to review project plans to ensure electrical considerations are met and design standards are included in the design and specifications. The position will also work with end-users to inform them of potential changes and resolve issues related to electrical and other related disciplines. The position will frequently interact with the Georgetown Energy Partnership to coordinate operations, review and approve project scopes, and support overall utilities delivery and capital improvements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related (applicable) discipline and/or equivalent combination
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and generation systems.
• The ability to direct and guide a group or team through task completion to attain goals
• Strong listener that can tactfully express ideas or opinions to resolve issues and maintain professional working relationships in difficult situations related to budget and scope priorities on campus.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and ability to produce results independently. A high attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of engineering economic evaluation methods to conduct cost benefit analysis prioritizing program measures and total project budgets
• Familiar with design & construction guidelines creating standards for relevant disciplines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience as an engineer in operations, design, maintenance, or construction
• Licensed as a Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Preference for individuals registered as a CEM (Certified Energy Manager), ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional…