Engineer Senior - Electrical

Arizona State University•Mesa, AZ

12d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Arizona State University's Facilities Development and Management, FM KE Facilities Services, seeks an experienced Senior Engineer for the MacroTechnology Works site. The role focuses on power distribution systems in a mission-critical manufacturing environment, particularly semiconductor manufacturing or mission-critical data center facilities. The engineer will bring experience with 12 kV and 4,170 V distribution systems and serve as ASU's owner representative in interfacing with Salt River Project. The Senior Engineer will learn the existing distribution system by reviewing documentation and working with ASU site facilities engineers and electricians. The role maintains the site single-line diagram and electrical panel schedule database, reviews arc-flash calculations with ASU and tenant electrical contractors, and ensures electrical safety protocols are addressed and followed. It also guides and reviews designs proposed by outside consultants, supports operations budgeting and cost-improvement plans, represents ASU in design reviews for base-build facilities and semiconductor tool installations, advises on electrical equipment maintenance practices, and identifies operational cost savings. The position is based at ASU's MacroTechnology Works site and may require work at other campuses depending on operational needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; extended daily or weekend hours may be required depending on site activities. The work includes controlled office settings, outdoor environments, advanced research laboratories, low-hazard cleanrooms, and high-hazard H5 occupancies. Duties may involve extended cleanroom work in appropriate protective garb, driving university vehicles, and following safety precautions when exposed to hazardous materials, tools, or equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience appropriate to the assignment, including two years of managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience with power distribution systems in a mission-critical manufacturing environment, specifically semiconductor manufacturing or mission-critical data center facilities.
Working knowledge of interfacing as an owner's representative with Salt River Project.
Experience with 12 kV and 4,170 V distribution systems.
Ability to learn and assess the existing distribution system through documentation and collaboration with site facilities engineering staff and electricians.
Knowledge of the International Building Codes and National Electrical Code, particularly their application to H-type occupancies.
Ability to use Bluebeam for drawing development and design reviews.
Valid Arizona driver's license, minimum Class D, upon employment and maintained throughout employment; an acceptable driving record is required.
Eligibility to legally work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor this position.
Ability to pass required employment background and fingerprint checks.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of experience appropriate to the assignment or field.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Arizona, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Master's degree in electrical engineering.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical distribution systems and adjust or modify them to achieve maximum efficiency.
Experience establishing and tracking overall site capacities and working with management to plan timely upgrades.
Effective communication skills.
Experience in facilities operational engineering in an advanced semiconductor cleanroom (Class 10/100, ISO Class 4/5).
Experience maintaining, updating, and assigning circuit assignments in an electrical panel database.
Experience coordinating electrical panel studies and reviewing results to manage facility capacities.
Experience conducting design reviews of facility electrical distribution systems for site improvement and tool installation projects.
Experience recommending electrical system improvements and developing long-term reliability plans.
Experience developing requests for proposals and requests for quotes (RFPs/RFQs).
Knowledge of cleanroom and mechanical-system operating principles.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and mandates, especially building codes and the National Electrical Code.
Knowledge of H-occupancy requirements under the International Building Codes.

Responsibilities

Assist with design reviews of electrical distribution systems for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Sign off on new electrical distribution installations and installations of new or relocated equipment.
Advise site leadership on needed electrical system improvements, including long-term reliability plans and capital improvement plans.
Work with operations staff to develop and improve the site's electrical maintenance program, including a transition from preventive to predictive maintenance.
Act as the site liaison to Salt River Project, including planning and coordinating electrical maintenance and outage activities.
Maintain, update, and assign circuits in MTW's electrical panel database.
Maintain or work with ASU CAD resources to update single-line drawings.
Review arc-flash calculations with ASU and tenant electrical contractors and ensure electrical safety protocols are addressed, implemented, and followed.
Guide and review proposed facility modification designs from outside consulting firms.
Assist the operations team with developing operating budgets for assigned systems and plans to improve operating costs.
Represent ASU in design reviews of facility base-build projects and semiconductor tool installations.
Advise on best practices for maintaining electrical equipment on site.
Identify and present cost-saving ideas for site operational improvements to Facilities management.
Use clear communication to perform essential functions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules.
22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually for staff.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
Benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement program including the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Paid time for volunteer activities and professional development.
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services.
Discounts on ASU sports and events and discounts through ASU partnerships.