Electrical Engineer - Facilities and Services, ES (Design Review)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL • Urbana, IL

72d • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Utilizing electrical design expertise, provide quality assurance Design Review services, including but not limited to reviewing conceptualizations, studies, plans, specifications, and construction submittals to confirm conformance with applicable codes, standards and University Facilities Standards. Provide the analysis, development, and design of electrical projects for campus buildings. Assist in the project scoping to assess the needs of projects. Provide support to other units. Provide technical opinions, reviews and documents to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities to support the Mission of the University.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide and/or attend training for professional development, technical topics, and team building.
• Maintain knowledge in current building codes, University Facilities Standards, State and Federal regulations, and restoration standards, energy codes needed to adequately meet the needs of the Engineering Services Department.
• Provide technical support to F&S Crafts and Trades for equipment selection, troubleshooting of building elements and system problems.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees