Electrical Graduate Engineer or Electrical Engineer

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

61d•Onsite

About The Position

We are "the power behind UT". Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides dependable and efficient electricity with 99.99% reliability, as well as chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, and emergency power for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services. We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community. Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity. Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships. Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services. Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge. Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship. Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you are the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you will like working in our department and for UT Austin. The Electrical Graduate Engineer or Electrical Engineer assumes responsibility for supporting all Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) working groups in an electrical engineering capacity specific to utility plans and distribution systems. The Electrical Graduate Engineer or Electrical Engineer applies UEM and industry standards and/or complex engineering analyses and procedures to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability of electrical power systems.

Requirements

Electrical Graduate Engineer
Certified Engineer-In-Training.
A Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Strong knowledge of SKM Power Tools for Windows, ETAP or Easy Power modeling software.
Strong knowledge of safety standards (NFPA, IEEE, NEC).
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and create solutions.
Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to non-technical audiences.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Electrical Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or licensed in another State with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Texas within 6 months of employment.
Minimum four years of related experience in medium voltage generation, distribution, and control equipment used in industrial or utility applications.
Strong knowledge of medium voltage generation, distribution, and control equipment used in industrial or utility applications.
Experience in load flow and voltage drop analysis.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and create solutions.
Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to non-technical audiences.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Electrical Graduate Engineer
Experience with project management and budget development.
Experience in Transient Stability Analysis.
Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes.
Experience in developing workflows or processes.
Experience in educational, research and/or health care facilities.
Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
Electrical Engineer
Seven or more years related experience in medium voltage generation, distribution, and control equipment used in industrial or utility applications.
Experience with project management and budget development.
Experience in Transient Stability Analysis.
Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes.
Experience in developing workflows or processes.
Experience in educational, research and/or health care facilities.
Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
Three years of experience in skilled level repair and maintenance of electrical, industrial, mechanical or utility distribution equipment

Responsibilities

Electrical Systems Engineering: Evaluates, troubleshoots, and reviews electrical power systems. Performs power system analysis including load flow and voltage drop, short circuit, arc flash hazard analysis, cable ampacity, and harmonics. Develops complex protective relay settings for medium voltage circuits and equipment including generators, transformers, and communications-assisted protection schemes. Interprets relay event reports and sequence of events reports to determine fault types and causes of trips.
Project Management: Manages and coordinates special utility system projects by developing schedules, cost estimates, budgets, detailed final construction plans, specifications, special conditions, contracts, and agreements. Oversees project progress from preliminary project feasibility and long-range planning through design, construction, and commissioning.
Reporting: Prepares documentation for investigations, feasibility studies, and other projects including initial, progress, and final reports. Determines project initial and long term costs and savings and prepares life-cycle analyses. Reports findings through written reports and presentations using advanced reporting tools such as Tableau and Power BI. Uses tools to provide stakeholders with clear insights into report findings.
Technical Guidance and Compliance: Advises on industry standards and code requirements. Maintains, updates, and creates design and construction specifications and standard details. Reviews engineering scopes of work, assists in engineering firm selection, and reviews deliverables from outsourced engineers.
Design and Construction Phase Reviews: Performs technical design review as a subject matter expert in the areas of electrical engineering, reviews construction submittals, responds to requests for information, and reviews proposed contract changes for compliance with design standards.
Communications Liaison: Facilitates effective communication among department and campus stakeholders. Establishes connections with external entities such as government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate the exchange of information, coordinate collaborative efforts, address inquiries, and provide timely responses. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Continuous Improvement: Fosters a collaborative team environment. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Identifies opportunities for process improvement within assignments. Promotes the use of innovative tools and methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Follows all University and UEM policies and procedures, takes required training, and identifies and reports safety hazards. Completes required continuing education. Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Implements and enforces safety protocols in all assigned activities. Abide by UEM core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Drives UT vehicles in a safe manner.
Perform other related functions as assigned. Required to carry University issued cell phone during work and on-call hours. Expected to work at all UT Austin campuses and facilities. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card