Where: Twin Cities, MN
Post date: N/a
Description of the role:
The electrical engineer works under the supervision of a principal electrical engineer, supporting and developing assigned work for the campus electric utility system. Job duties include conducting engineering investigations, designing electrical facility and utility infrastructure improvements including renewables, electrical system studies, and supporting all phases of project execution. This position requires technical expertise, curiosity, and drive to work within a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in electrical power engineering — influencing critical decisions and delivering reliable, forward-thinking solutions supporting the University mission.
Position Responsibilities
Design, Engineering & Construction (75%)
- Design and implement facility and utility electrical distribution system alterations/improvements of low to moderate complexity for in-house construction projects. Prepare labor and material estimates, order equipment, support construction and commission new installations. Assignments may include high-level work for training/development purposes.
- Support construction activities and field questions for projects.
- Review designs and reports prepared by outside design firms to ensure conformity with University standards, and operational and safety practices.
- Direct project design concerns to University project leaders and/or correspond directly with project team leads.
- Inspect construction in progress for conformity to plans and specifications.
- Support the commissioning effort for 13.8 kV distribution systems and building main service equipment on major capital projects.
- Perform electrical system modeling and analysis using SKM to evaluate designs for safety and equipment ratings.
Operations & Maintenance (15%)
- Serve as a technical resource for trade personnel in the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Assist in development of operations and maintenance procedures.
- Engaging and coordinating work with electrical operations.
Standards Development (10%)
- Participate in the ongoing development of the University electrical construction standards ensuring compliance with current construction methods, equipment technologies and industry standards.
Minimum qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and at least 2 years of progressively more responsible experience in the design, development, technical evaluation, and maintenance activities in the areas electrical engineering with an emphasis on power systems is required.
- Ability to develop design drawings with or without the use of AutoCAD and accompanying specifications for the renewal of electrical distribution equipment.
- Strong understanding of AC and DC schematics for power systems.
- Capability to comprehend and exercise reasonable judgement in application and interpretation of construction standards and building code requirements.
- Self-motivated, proactive professional with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Coordinates and prioritizes multiple tasks, resolves problems, negotiates solutions, and identifies and analyzes unit and departmental priorities.
- Strong written (including technical writing), verbal, interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to gain support and commitment from others.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a changing environment.
- Experience or ability to use software applications such as AutoCAD, GIS and SKM PTW or other electrical modeling software.
Physical and environmental requirements
- Work is performed in an office setting as well as out in the field.
- This position will be exposed to hazardous conditions where hearing and visual protection may be required.
- Must be able to walk and climb to physically access and view various sites, including mechanical/electrical equipment rooms, electric vaults and switch stations.