Electrical engineer

Electrical Engineer

Engineering Services

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

Facilities & Services (F&S) is the capable steward of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), the pre-eminent public research university with a land-grant heritage. UIUC is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement and is located in a micro-urban community that combines cultural vibrancy with affordability and quality of life.

At Facilities & Services, we serve a city unto itself.

• Iconic structures and grounds that give the campus its distinctive identity
• Technology-rich facilities that foster scholarly innovation
• Living environments that are home to over 50,000 students

The Engineering Services department at Facilities & Services is seeking qualified and talented candidates to serve from the Owner’s perspective. This position includes the generous benefits of an Academic Professional employee.

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JOB SUMMARY:

This position will utilize electrical design expertise, provide quality assurance Design Review services, including but not limited to reviewing conceptualizations, studies, plans, specifications, and construction submittals to confirm conformance with applicable codes, standards and University Facilities Standards. Provide the analysis, development, and design of electrical projects for campus buildings. Assist in the project scoping to assess the needs of projects. Provide support to other units. Provide technical opinions, reviews and documents to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective facilities to support the Mission of the University.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

2. Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.

3. In-depth (five (5) years minimum) progressively responsible administrative experience in engineering design of electrical systems, lighting, fire alarm, and related fire safety systems.

4. Demonstrated knowledge & experience of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and/or building automation and/or control systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project Design & Design Review

2. Construction & Warranty Support

3. Project Planning Assistance

4. Continuing Education

5. Support to other units & campus committee assignments

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

1. Occasional field visits for projects in design or construction. Use personal protective equipment, common sense, and safety training when on construction sites.

Requisition ID: 1033267

Job Category: Professional

Apply at: jobs.illinois.edu

To find out more or apply for this position, go to jobs.illinois.edu . For further information about this specific position, please contact Ken McCray at [email protected] or 217-300-6211.

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