Facilities Designer II – Senior Electrical Designer

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

13d • $82,875 - $96,315 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cornell University Division of Facilities and Campus Services is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join their Facilities Engineering Department as an Electrical Designer II. This role involves performing electrical designs for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, data, and security systems, and preparing professional quality Revit drawings and technical specifications for maintenance, repair, and alteration projects. The position also includes conducting condition assessments, asset identification, feasibility analysis, writing technical reports, and presenting findings. The Electrical Designer II will review and update University design and construction standards related to electrical building systems, manage electrical and multidisciplinary designs for projects under $2M with low to medium complexity, and review consultant-performed design documents for compliance with University standards. Additionally, the role supports electrical maintenance programs, develops stakeholder relationships, and requires frequent construction site visits. Employees are expected to uphold the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity, and foster an inclusive and sustainable work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in electrical technology, engineering, or related field, plus three years minimum design experience in power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm building systems; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical knowledge of design and construction industries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building electrical systems and construction estimating.
• Able to comprehend construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of the engineering codes and industry standards in discipline (such as NEC and NFPA).
• Demonstrated experience with interpreting and applying Codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to cultivate interpersonal relationships, and effective organization skills.
• Ability to participate effectively on teams, set priorities, and exercise good judgment.
• Must gain proficiency of knowledge of University policies and procedures surrounding project work.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with varying scope, multiple stages of completion and/or vague requirements.
• Incumbent must be comfortable with working in variable conditions, be aware of associated hazards, and be willing to comply with local policies.
• Proficiency with a variety of business and technical computer software (such as MS Word, Excel, email, Revit/BIM).
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (BSEE preferred).
• Successful completion of Part A of the Professional Engineers exam.
• Familiar with and able to apply National Electrical Code and other NFPA standards.
• Ability to use lighting modeling software, electrical modeling software, and perform load and voltage drop calculations.
• Ability to move designs to successful conclusion.
• Practical experience in power distribution, generator, lighting, and fire alarm installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, data and security systems.
• Prepare professional quality Revit drawings and technical specifications, for maintenance, repair, and alteration projects.
• Perform condition assessments, asset identification, and feasibility analysis.
• Write technical reports and present to clients.
• Review and update University design & construction standards relating to electrical building systems.
• Manage electrical and multidisciplinary designs (<$2M, low to medium complexity).
• Review consultant performed design documents and specifications and evaluate compliance with University standards and good engineering practices.
• Support electrical maintenance programs, such as Emergency Generator, Emergency Lighting, Secondary Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Fire Alarm systems.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all program stakeholders including customers, University administrators, staff, faculty, colleagues, AE firms, tradespersons, and code enforcement officials.

Benefits

• Educational benefits
• Access to a plethora of wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Health care options to choose from
• Generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays
• Superior retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree