Electrical Engineer III-IV

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Iowa State University Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) Utility Distribution Department is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer. The position responsibilities include the following: provide engineering services and leadership for the campus high voltage electrical distribution system; design and manage electrical distribution construction projects; coordinate operation, maintenance, and expansion of existing utility distribution systems; develop standard operating procedures and design standards for the safe and reliable operation of the campus electrical distribution systems. Duties will include: analyzing and troubleshooting the electrical utility system and equipment budgeting, planning, and managing utility projects coordinating engineering tasks with other engineers and utility operations staff working with design professionals and construction contractors being a technical resource to FPM and campus. In addition, this position will be responsible for documenting distribution systems and design standards and supporting electrical utility high voltage maintenance projects and high voltage electricians. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; and the ability to organize and coordinate work within and between projects. They must have the ability to understand complex utility systems and equipment. Candidates may be hired as an Electrical Engineer III or an Electrical Engineer IV. Level Guidelines for Engineer III (PS811 salary grade) - Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist Provides guidance to students Level Guidelines for Engineer IV (PS812 salary grade) - Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience. State of Iowa Professional Engineering license is preferred. Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals Solves complex issues using highly developed problem resolution skills Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team) While this position is based on the Ames campus, it requires some off-campus travel to visit all areas with utility distribution systems. Candidate must be able to be approved to drive an ISU owned vehicle. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• strong communication skills
• strong organizational and analytical skills
• the ability to organize and coordinate work within and between projects
• the ability to understand complex utility systems and equipment
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience. State of Iowa Professional Engineering license is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in an engineering design or construction related field.
• Experience with electrical power distribution design, including medium voltage systems.
• Experience with building electrical design and construction systems.
• Experience with lighting systems, communications and controls, and traffic signals.

Responsibilities

• provide engineering services and leadership for the campus high voltage electrical distribution system
• design and manage electrical distribution construction projects
• coordinate operation, maintenance, and expansion of existing utility distribution systems
• develop standard operating procedures and design standards for the safe and reliable operation of the campus electrical distribution systems
• analyzing and troubleshooting the electrical utility system and equipment budgeting, planning, and managing utility projects coordinating engineering tasks with other engineers and utility operations staff working with design professionals and construction contractors being a technical resource to FPM and campus
• documenting distribution systems and design standards and supporting electrical utility high voltage maintenance projects and high voltage electricians

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees