The Assistant Electrical Project Engineer is a member of the Electrical Engineering (EE) Group, a key component of the University Facilities Engineering and Campus Energy Department, and reports to the Director, EE Group. The EE Group is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of the University electrical distribution infrastructure to insure a reliable and efficient electrical power supply to campus facilities.

The Assistant Electrical Project Engineer will be involved in all aspects of electrical systems on campus from high-voltage 69 kV substation equipment to low-voltage 24 Vdc plant control systems. The Assistant engineer will assist a senior engineer in managing electrical projects (typically <$1M) using campus design standards, industry codes and standards, power system analysis software, and project management budgeting/scheduling tools. In addition to project work, this position assist in field work to inspect/review large construction project activities, troubleshoot electrical equipment issues, manage equipment maintenance and repairs, and safely perform switching on high and low voltage equipment during routine and emergency operations.

This position must embody the core values essential to the Facilities Organization: teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability. The Assistant Electrical Project Engineer collaborates with administrative leadership within Facilities to support the Campus.

This is a five years full benefits eligible position

This position is essential as defined by Human Resources and Facilities policies

Project Administration

• Assist in Identifying, designing, implementation, and managing campus electrical projects (typically < $1M).
• Conduct design reviews of construction plans to ensure adherence to University electrical design standards.
• Learn and Utilize NEC, UL, NEMA, ANSI, and IEEE Standards as related to commercial and industrial power systems.
• Learn and Utilize power system analysis software for load flow, short circuit, selectivity, and arc flash studies.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on University electrical issues, especially to the Utility Plant, Maintenance and Construction departments. Collaborate preventative maintenance electrical outage work with building occupants, shops, and contractors.

Field Work

• Assist in Troubleshooting campus electrical problems which can include power cable and distribution equipment failures, circuit breaker and protective relay trips, and equipment problems in high/medium/low voltage substations and cogeneration plant; field evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Participate in electrical equipment emergency repairs and power restoration plans including nights and weekends.
• Utilize campus SCADA and metering software for operations, troubleshooting, and energy usage reporting.
• Participate in electrical field inspections of new construction,.
• Witness high voltage testing and switching operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• State-issued driverâ™s license.
• Able to access all electrical equipment in campus substations and buildings. This includes climbing 24-foot ladders.
• Able to enter confined space areas such as underground electric manholes and transformer vaults.
• Physical requirements include availability to work as required by the project schedule or emergency.
• Learn, understand and apply safe electrical and other construction work practices.
• Team Player: A Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to various electrical engineering projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Field experience with utility or industrial power plant operations and electric utility distribution systems.
• Experience with SKM or ETAP power systems analysis software.
• Engineer in Training Certificate
• Bachelors in electrical engineering strongly preferred.
• Course work in Power System

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