Princeton University · 17 hours ago
Assistant Electrical Project Engineer
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $95K/yrPrinceton University is seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Engineer to assist in managing electrical projects and systems on campus. The role involves project administration, troubleshooting electrical issues, and collaborating with the engineering team to ensure reliable electrical distribution for campus facilities.
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Responsibilities
Assists in implementation and managing campus electrical projects (typically - Works with Electrical Project Engineer And/or Director to learn campus standards and ensure implementation of design standards via design & submittal reviews
Learns and utilizes NEC, UL, NETA, ANSI, and IEEE Standards as related to commercial and industrial power systems
Learns and utilizes power system analysis software for load flow, short circuit, selectivity, and arc flash studies
Collaborates with the engineering team on University electrical issues, especially to the Utility Plant, Maintenance and Construction departments
Collaborate preventative maintenance electrical outage work with building occupants, shops, and contractors
Utilizes AutoCAD to create design documents for construction
Assists in Troubleshooting campus electrical problems which can include power cable and distribution equipment failures, circuit breaker and protective relay trips, and equipment problems in high/medium/low voltage substations and cogeneration plant; field evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions
Participates in electrical equipment emergency repairs and power restoration plans including nights and weekends
Utilizes campus SCADA and metering software for operations, troubleshooting, and energy usage reporting
Participates in electrical field inspections of new construction
Witness high voltage testing and switching operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
State-issued valid driver's license
Able to access all electrical equipment in campus substations and buildings. This includes climbing 24-foot ladders
Able to enter confined space areas such as underground electric manholes and transformer vaults
Must be available to work as required by the project schedule or emergency
Position is essential as defined by Human Resources and Facilities policies
Learn, understand and apply safe electrical and other construction work practices
Team Player: A Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Eagerness to learn and contribute to various electrical engineering projects
Preferred
Field experience with utility or industrial power plant operations and electric utility distribution systems
Experience with SKM or ETAP power systems analysis software
Experience with AutoCAD
Engineer in Training Certificate
Bachelors in electrical engineering strongly preferred
Course work in Power System
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
Founded in 1764
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$11.44MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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