Electrical Engineer - Engineering Services (Design Review)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilizing electrical design expertise, this role provides quality assurance Design Review services, including reviewing conceptualizations, studies, plans, specifications, and construction submittals to confirm conformance with applicable codes, standards, and University Facilities Standards. The position is also responsible for the analysis, development, and design of electrical projects for campus buildings, assisting in project scoping to assess project needs, and providing support to other units. The goal is to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities to support the Mission of the University through technical opinions, reviews, and documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
In-depth (five (5) years minimum) progressively responsible administrative experience in engineering design of electrical systems, lighting, fire alarm, and related fire safety systems.
Demonstrated knowledge & experience of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and/or building automation and/or control systems.
Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and regulations, including the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Electrical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, National Fire Protection Associate Code, and other applicable codes and standards.
Knowledge of applicable higher education standards, including University Facilities Standards.
Thorough knowledge of electrical building systems, particularly in institutional facilities.
Thorough knowledge of systems modeling and optimum system selection.
Knowledge of laboratory electrical design.
Developed trouble shooting skills for performance of building systems.
General knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and building automation and control systems.
Solid knowledge and Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Solid technical writing ability.

Nice To Haves

CEM, CEFP, LEED or additional certification in engineering, energy or facility management.
Seven (7) or more years of extensive design experience with medium and low voltage distribution systems, emergency & stand-by power, lighting, and fire alarm systems with increasing responsibility of project development and management.
Experience using lighting selection software and performing lighting calculations.
Experience in Siemens and Schneider Electric I/A Building Automation Control Systems.
Thorough knowledge of CEM, CEFP, LEED, or additional certification programs in engineering, energy, or facility management.
Moderate working skills with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Provide troubleshooting expertise for existing electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems that are not functioning properly to identify problems, determine appropriate resolution, and provide recommended corrective work in project program analysis format with clear definition of scope and probable costs.
Provide detailed design documents (drawings and specifications) for construction projects for remodeling, renovation, repair, replacement, or new work. This includes all necessary engineering analysis, design and layout of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
Provide detailed engineering analysis of electrical and lighting systems.
Provide detailed review of projects designed by outside professional services consultants (PSC’s) and in-house designers. Prepare written review comments for items not compliant with code or University Facilities Standards and for items not compatible, coordinated or acceptable for the proposed use.
Participate in formal or informal discussions related to review comments.
Provide technical review & opinion on variance approval request forms submitted on projects.
Provide assessments of existing buildings and grounds for condition, function, and compatibility with the Campus Master Plan.
Provide assessment of existing electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems of campus buildings for operations, capacity, functionality, compatibility with associated systems and use of spaces served.
Provide assessment of new technologies, equipment, and systems for electrical, lighting, and fire alarm building elements and associated equipment in order to evaluate applicability and value to campus projects.
Prepare and present reports, programs or drawings to F&S management or staff as assigned.
Utilize software and information resources available to the F&S Division. This includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD, AiM, the my.fs.illinois.edu Portal, SharePoint, and internet offerings.
Provide review of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm construction submittals and testing verification as requested.
Attend construction progress meetings as needed or by request.
Provide technical support and on-site inspections as requested for the Commissioning & Inspection Group.
Assist Lead Inspector and occupant with technical issues during the warranty or post construction phase.
Assist with project planning and program analysis phase for new construction and renovation projects to assist in the development of detailed technical scopes, and comments on the schedules and budgets.
Provide technical support to F&S Crafts and Trades for equipment selection, troubleshooting of building elements and system problems, development of preventive maintenance needs and answer technical questions.
Provide electrical, lighting, and fire alarm design expertise in support of Capital Programs/Deferred Maintenance, Engineering Services, Construction Services, Utilities and Engineering Services, Building Maintenance & Grounds, and other F&S Departments as well as campus units.
Provide electrical, lighting, and fire alarm engineering support to Design Services, including design (drawings and/or specifications) for selected projects. Assist and coordinate with other staff on design and review issues.
Participate in the QBS process for selection of Professional Service Consultants as assigned.
Participate in various Deferred Maintenance committees for assessment and prioritization of buildings.
Participate in hiring selection committees.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, faculty, staff, administration, professional consultants, and contractors.
Provide support in the collaboration, development, and maintenance of the University Facilities Standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.