ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Hiring Department

Design & Construction Management

Job Description

This position will be responsible for engaging customers, departments, and leading the design of building electrical systems for a variety of campus projects. The responsibilities include scheduling, leading, and participating in meetings with clients and defining project parameters, authoring project budgets and schedules; and working with architects, engineers and other designers and project managers to provide coordinated and complete designs. These designs may include preparing contract documents and technical specifications suitable for bidding or for issuance to internal construction forces. Other responsibilities included preparing building permit applications and monitoring the quality and progress of construction projects. Project specific skills desired and responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for commercial, laboratory, healthcare and athletic facilities
• Conduct site visits, inspections, field surveys to support design and construction phases
• Perform detailed electrical calculations (load calculations, voltage drop, short circuit analysis) and write technical specifications
• Select and size electrical services, panels, feeders, conduits and components to be utilized in the electrical system of university projects
• Preparation of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams and load calculations. Ensure designs comply with applicable ICC & NFPA codes and campus standards
• Able to lead the electrical design on a multi-discipline teams including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and other team members
• Must be able to create and assemble a complete set of electrical construction documents
• Review of submittals and RFIs during construction administration
• Serve as Project Engineer and Project Manager on projects
• Use engineering and design computer software to complete assigned work
• Analyze existing building mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire alarm and computer network systems and apply codes and university standards to design electrical renovations through creation of construction documents in Revit or AutoCAD
• Solve complex design, construction, and system challenges of campus electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems
• Analyze project feasibility and perform or manage design studies relative to project requirements
• Have a working knowledge of controls that monitor heating and cooling systems utilizing heated and chilled water systems. (Missouri S&T has one of the largest campus-wide geothermal heating and cooling systems in the nation.)
• Act as a design, code, and knowledge resource for others in the department
• Perform design and technical review for themselves and others on in-house and capital projects
• Develop preliminary and final cost estimates and project schedules
• Acts as a project manager for in-house design, and external consultant led design projects
• Comfort working across the project lifecycle, including design changes and updates
• Communicate difficult technical information to other design team members and clients with a goal to build consensus
• High productivity, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer II: A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure may be required.

Senior Engineer: A Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure may be required.

Managing Engineer: A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure or certification may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri or the ability to obtain by comity within 3 months of employment
• 4 years of direct experience designing building electrical systems

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $80,000-$130,000 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 11. 12, OR 13

University Title: ENGINEER II, SENIOR ENGINEER, OR MANAGING ENGINEER

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.