Facilities Engineer - Facility Operations

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

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About The Position

The Facilities Engineer-Electrical provides engineering support for West Virginia University campus electrical systems, including troubleshooting, design, analysis, and lifecycle planning, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The position supports capital projects, develops engineering standards and strategies, and provides technical guidance to improve infrastructure performance and maintenance practices. The role investigates electrical equipment failures and customer complaints, performs root-cause analysis, evaluates campus medium-voltage distribution systems and related equipment, and recommends upgrades and long-term improvements. It supports capital project planning through facility assessments, scope development, design reviews, cost estimates, replacement analysis, and deferred maintenance strategies. The engineer also coordinates and manages electrical projects, working with University teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies, and overseeing installation, testing, commissioning, documentation, and closeout. The position conducts facility audits and system evaluations, supervises staff and contractors as assigned, and develops and delivers training for Facilities Management staff on electrical systems, safety, switching, and troubleshooting. It also creates and maintains training materials, procedures, standards, and policies for electrical system operation and maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent education and work experience in electrical engineering, with emphasis on medium-voltage distribution or construction management.
At least three years of Facilities Engineering experience focused on electrical infrastructure, electronics, and integration of infrastructure components.
Equivalent combinations of related education and/or experience will be considered.
Qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Highly developed ability to conceptualize electrical systems and operations as a whole while recognizing the impact of human, financial, and material resources.
Expert-level understanding of electrical systems, including principles and strategies.
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
Basic understanding of architectural, engineering, and construction principles as they relate to regulatory codes governing building design, construction, and operation.
In-depth knowledge of construction management, including planning, design coordination, estimating, specifying materials, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and project coordination.
Strong oral and written communication skills to work with University offices, vendors, and contractors and resolve facility issues.
Ability to manage multiple tasks under stressful conditions.
Organizational skills to document and resolve facility issues, including correspondence with engineers, vendors, and customers.
Demonstrated ability to interpret, create, and edit technical drawings and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to interpret state and local building codes, Americans with Disabilities Act Standards, and Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
Demonstrated ability to prepare bid specifications and/or detailed equipment procurement specifications.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in troubleshooting facility electrical issues.
Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
Ability to consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose appropriate solutions.

Responsibilities

Investigate electrical equipment failures and customer complaints, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Provide engineering expertise for troubleshooting, design, and maintenance of electrical systems and infrastructure.
Analyze electrical systems and equipment, including medium-voltage substations and distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and facility transformers, for safety, reliability, efficiency, and code compliance.
Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades, technologies, and strategies to improve reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle costs.
Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and field conditions to verify proper installation and operation.
Plan, assess, and support campus medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including data collection and operational analysis.
Develop long-term solutions, capital improvement plans, and deferred maintenance strategies, including cost estimates and replacement analysis.
Support capital project planning through scope development, facility assessments, and design reviews with recommended electrical strategies and equipment.
Develop and maintain engineering standards, design guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Plan, coordinate, and manage electrical projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders to resolve issues, track progress, and maintain alignment.
Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure compliance with codes and design specifications.
Monitor project performance and support timely, cost-effective completion.
Maintain project documentation, records, and reporting systems.
Support permitting, procurement, and project closeout activities, including punch lists and O&M manuals.
Conduct facility audits and system evaluations to support operational performance.
Supervise staff and contractors as assigned.
Develop and deliver training for Facilities Management staff on electrical systems, safety, switching, and troubleshooting.
Create and maintain training materials, procedures, and best practices.
Support development of policies and procedures related to electrical system operations and maintenance.