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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 9 hours ago

Electrical Engineer - Facilities and Services, ES (Design Review)

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Electrical Engineer for their Facilities and Services department. The role involves providing design review services, analyzing electrical projects, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards to support the university's mission.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with project planning and program analysis phase for new construction and renovation projects to assist in the development of detailed technical scopes, and comments on the schedules and budgets

Provide troubleshooting expertise for existing electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems that are not functioning properly to identify problems, determine appropriate resolution, and provide recommended corrective work in project program analysis format with clear definition of scope and probable costs

Provide detailed design documents (drawings and specifications) for construction projects for remodeling, renovation, repair, replacement, or new work. This includes all necessary engineering analysis, design and layout of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems

Provide detailed engineering analysis of electrical and lighting systems

Provide detailed review of projects designed by outside professional services consultants (PSC’s) and in-house designers. Prepare written review comments for items not compliant with code or University Facilities Standards and for items not compatible, coordinated or acceptable for the proposed use

Participate in formal or informal discussions related to review comments

Provide technical review & opinion on variance approval request forms submitted on projects

Provide assessments of existing buildings and grounds for condition, function, and compatibility with the Campus Master Plan

Provide assessment of existing electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems of campus buildings for operations, capacity, functionality, compatibility with associated systems and use of spaces served

Provide assessment of new technologies, equipment, and systems for electrical, lighting, and fire alarm building elements and associated equipment in order to evaluate applicability and value to campus projects

Prepare and present reports, programs or drawings to F&S management or staff as assigned

Utilize software and information resources available to the F&S Division. This includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD, AiM, the my.fs.illinois.edu Portal, SharePoint, and internet offerings

Provide review of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm construction submittals and testing verification as requested

Attend construction progress meetings as needed or by request

Provide technical support and on-site inspections as requested for the Commissioning & Inspection Group

Assist Lead Inspector and occupant with technical issues during the warranty or post construction phase

Provide and/or attend training for professional development, technical topics, and team building

Provide assessment of new technologies, equipment and systems to evaluate applicability to our projects and University Facilities Standards

Maintain knowledge in current building codes, University Facilities Standards, State and Federal regulations, and restoration standards, energy codes needed to adequately meet the needs of the Engineering Services Department

Provide technical support to F&S Crafts and Trades for equipment selection, troubleshooting of building elements and system problems, development of preventive maintenance needs and answer technical questions

Provide electrical, lighting, and fire alarm design expertise in support of Capital Programs/Deferred Maintenance, Engineering Services, Construction Services, Utilities and Engineering Services, Building Maintenance & Grounds, and other F&S Departments as well as campus units

Provide electrical, lighting, and fire alarm engineering support to Design Services, including design (drawings and/or specifications) for selected projects. Assist and coordinate with other staff on design and review issues

Participate in the QBS process for selection of Professional Service Consultants as assigned

Participate in various Deferred Maintenance committees for assessment and prioritization of buildings

Participate in hiring selection committees

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, faculty, staff, administration, professional consultants, and contractors

Provide support in the collaboration, development, and maintenance of the University Facilities Standards

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringDesign ReviewBuilding Codes KnowledgeLighting Systems DesignFire Alarm SystemsAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeTroubleshooting SkillsTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois

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

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

Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and regulations, including the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Electrical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, National Fire Protection Associate Code, and other applicable codes and standards

Knowledge of applicable higher education standards, including University Facilities Standards

Thorough knowledge of electrical building systems, particularly in institutional facilities

Thorough knowledge of systems modeling and optimum system selection

Knowledge of laboratory electrical design

Developed trouble shooting skills for performance of building systems

General knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and building automation and control systems

Thorough knowledge of CEM, CEFP, LEED, or additional certification programs in engineering, energy, or facility management

Moderate working skills with AutoCAD

Solid knowledge and Microsoft Office and Adobe products

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Solid technical writing ability

Preferred

CEM, CEFP, LEED or additional certification in engineering, energy or facility management

Seven (7) or more years of extensive design experience with medium and low voltage distribution systems, emergency & stand-by power, lighting, and fire alarm systems with increasing responsibility of project development and management

Experience using lighting selection software and performing lighting calculations

Experience in Siemens and Schneider Electric I/A Building Automation Control Systems

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees

http://illinois.edu

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