Job Description - Electrical Engineer (24004503)
Electrical Engineer
The FM Engineering group has three main functions with a broad range of responsibilities, including but limited to: 1) Act as a Project Manager (PM) for university infrastructure projects; Inclusive of electrical distribution, generator and emergency distribution, fire alarm, solar panel installation, elevators, lighting, etc. a. Define and develop project scope for professional services. b. Define and track project schedule and budget from conception through design (SD, DD, CD, and bidding). c. Review and comment on document submittals against NEC and university design standards. d. Assist the university’s Construction PM as needed throughout project construction. 2) Represent FM Engineering as a team member for general construction projects (i.e., comprehensive, architect-driven) with electrical scope. a. Review and comment on document submittals against NEC and university design standards. b. Support the university PM with any electrical-specific questions regarding scope. 3) Support the university with ongoing operations and maintenance assignments and issues. a. Assist the university Electricians with troubleshooting power quality and equipment issues. b. Assist with building power system studies, including short-circuit, overcurrent protection, and arc flash hazard. c. Assist with the university’s e-metering system which monitors real-time power usage and events throughout campus. Monitor the e-metering system daily for errors, data losses, or unusual excursions and investigate. d. Maintain accurate as-builts of campus power systems, including single-line diagrams, power plans, duct banks, manhole plans and details, site lighting plans, etc. e. Work with university departments (“customers”) to assist with small-scale electrical design and cost-estimating services.
Job Summary
Establishes design criteria for electrical systems and reviews plans and specifications to ensure cost-efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices. Provides electrical design and/or project management for assigned projects. Ensures contractor and trade compliance with all project details. Ascertains fiscal electrical system requirements and facilitates budgetary matters.
Essential Functions
Conduct field surveys, perform electrical calculations, prepare cost estimates, and prepare construction documents. Manages engineering projects and therefore must be able to follow through on all aspects of the job, including mobility to inspect projects and attend meetings.
Physical Effort
Must be capable of performing field work throughout the campus. This entails mobility to reach work areas as well as accessing roofs, equipment platforms, manholes, etc. via ladders.
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Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Electrical Engineer
Job Family Campus Operations
Job Sub-Family Facilities
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets