Electrical Engineer

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Electrical Engineer (EE) in the Facilities Engineering department provides leadership for planning, design, construction, and administration of building projects to modify and sustain the Universities infrastructure. The EE guides projects to support the hospital and campus, to meet building codes and regulatory requirements, and to integrate properly with existing infrastructure and campus/hospital goals. This position supports the other engineers of Facilities Engineering, the project managers for Design & Construction, and the Physical Plants of both Hospitals. Typical duties include functioning as an in-house electrical engineer/designer, consulting with Physical Plant on infrastructure planning and for small project designs, supporting Design & Construction project managers to review project design submissions and provide project design guidance, supporting the electrical engineering needs of Facilities Engineering, and as project manager for selected projects. As project manager, this position will be responsible for all aspects of design and construction of assigned capital projects, including planning, project work, scope & budget, management of client expectations, budget & schedule, contracts & payments, submittals, progress reporting and close-out.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years in the field, including design of building electrical systems.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Experience with all facets of design and construction projects.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of construction project sequencing, terminology, documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to direct and coordinate consultants, contractors, end users, and materials through all stages of construction projects.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York or in a comparable jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of NYS Building Codes & NFPA standards.
• Familiarity with Facility Guidelines Institute healthcare guidelines and Hospital procedures.
• Experience in a contract and/or procurement environment.
• Leadership skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience.
• Proficiency with AUTOCAD, REVIT, and SKM electrical software.
• Experience managing or designing healthcare-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning, design, construction, and administration of building projects.
• Guide projects to support the hospital and campus, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Function as an in-house electrical engineer/designer.
• Consult with Physical Plant on infrastructure planning and small project designs.
• Support Design & Construction project managers in reviewing project design submissions.
• Provide project design guidance.
• Manage selected projects, overseeing all aspects of design and construction.
• Plan project work, scope & budget, and manage client expectations.
• Handle contracts & payments, submittals, progress reporting, and project close-out.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree