Facilities Electrical Engineer

Abbott•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Electrical Engineer provides engineering support for existing and new qualified and non-qualified facility electrical systems supporting infrastructure and operations. The role guides system design by quantifying requirements, calculating loads and capacities, performing short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies, reviewing drawings, and collaborating with third-party designers. It serves as the technical authority for electrical power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems, and supports building automation and electrical power monitoring systems, including alarm management and improvement planning. The position requires a strong background in facility electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS, electrical safety, and code compliance, along with working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire, refrigeration, and control systems. The engineer supports project delivery from inception through turnover, system troubleshooting and maintenance, documentation and change control, compliance, safety programs, and investigations. The role is based at 1 Exact Lane in Madison, United States, and includes travel between local Exact Sciences locations and travel away from the work location approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a field related to the essential duties; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience in an engineering role designing, commissioning, or optimizing facility electrical systems, including power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, grounding, and fire alarms.
Demonstrated working knowledge of reading and reviewing facilities drawings.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical safety practices.
Proficiency with PDF editors and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels and with external suppliers.
Ability to meet the described physical and environmental demands, including use of required personal protective equipment and travel requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and executing projects of varying sizes and scopes and communicating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or demonstrated progress toward electrical engineering licensure.
Experience working in an FDA-, CLIA-, or CAP-regulated industry.
Experience leading cross-functional and multi-site projects.
Experience with building automation software and electrical power monitoring systems.
Experience working with building systems such as HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

Create statements of work and perform calculations to size electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, panelboards, generators, UPS, conductors, and protective devices.
Solicit and evaluate vendor proposals; manage procurement and contracts; and oversee technical aspects of electrical system installations and modifications in collaboration with stakeholders and internal and external partners.
Support existing facility electrical systems through troubleshooting, setup and adjustment, integration of new equipment, repair, planned maintenance, and performance monitoring.
Support and maintain electrical power monitoring and building automation systems, ensuring they meet environmental requirements, provide meaningful warnings of system or equipment failure, and minimize nuisance alarms and system-driven excursions.
Monitor building systems for energy usage, electrical load, power quality, and capacity; identify improvement opportunities and implement approved improvements.
Perform engineering calculations to troubleshoot system operation and implement corrective actions that improve reliability and performance.
Ensure facility electrical systems comply with applicable codes and standards, and support electrical safety programs, including arc-flash labeling, lockout/tagout, and energized work planning.
Participate in project delivery from inception to turnover in accordance with project management principles and internal engineering practices.
Develop and maintain project documentation, including record drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, panel schedules, standard operating procedures, user requirements, design and component specifications, and commissioning protocols.
Process revisions to qualified systems under change-control requirements and write and manage change requests and change orders for facilities systems.
Participate in investigations and troubleshooting associated with internal reviews, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), audits, or complaints.
Consolidate project requirements and data for collaboration with functional specialists on cross-functional teams, helping stakeholders understand trade-offs among cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
Communicate effectively across organizational levels and with external suppliers.
Uphold company mission and values, support and comply with the Quality Management System, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and model an inclusion mindset.
Work the designated schedule and use a mobile device, tablet, or computer, including typing, for approximately 70% of a typical workday; work seated approximately 80% and standing approximately 20% of a typical workday.
Lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical workday; comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements; climb ladders and access building equipment and areas, including traversing uneven surfaces and entering hot, cold, dirty, dusty, and loud environments.
Travel between local Exact Sciences locations and travel away from the work location approximately 10% of working time, potentially including overnight or weekend travel.