Facilities Electrical Engineer

Abbott Laboratories•Madison, WI

4d•$61,300 - $122,700

About The Position

The Facilities Electrical Engineer provides engineering support and documents changes to existing and new qualified and non-qualified facility electrical systems in support of 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 working 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. The position also supports building automation and power monitoring systems for electrical equipment, including alarm management and improvement opportunities. It requires a strong background in facility electrical systems—including medium- and low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS, electrical safety, and code compliance—and working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire, refrigeration, and control-system interfaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a field relevant 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 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to work the designated schedule and meet the stated physical and travel requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and executing projects of various 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 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 with building systems such as HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

Create statements of work and perform engineering 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 facility electrical system installations or modifications in collaboration with stakeholders and internal and external partners.
Support existing facility electrical systems through troubleshooting, setup and adjustment, equipment integration, repair, planned maintenance, and performance monitoring.
Support and maintain electrical power monitoring and building automation systems, manage alarms, investigate root causes of system-driven excursions, and reduce nuisance alarms.
Monitor building systems for energy usage, electrical load, power quality, and capacity; identify and implement approved improvement opportunities.
Perform engineering calculations to troubleshoot system operation and implement corrective actions to 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 through 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 revision changes on qualified systems under change-control requirements and write and manage facilities-system change requests and change orders.
Participate in investigations and troubleshooting related to internal reviews, corrective and preventive actions, audits, or complaints.
Consolidate project requirements and data for functional specialists on cross-functional teams and help 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 the Quality Management System, maintain reliable attendance, model inclusive behaviors, and work the designated schedule.
Use a mobile device, tablet, or computer and type for approximately 70% of a typical workday; work seated approximately 80% and standing approximately 20% of the day; and lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 5% of the day.
Comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and access building areas that may require ladder climbing and traversing uneven surfaces or entering hot, cold, dirty, dusty, or loud environments.
Travel between local Exact Sciences locations and travel away from the work location 10% of working time, potentially including overnight or weekend travel.