"Electrical Engineer"

Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 292229

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides oversight of engineered systems throughout the budgeting, planning, design, and construction phases. Responsibilities include leading technical design reviews, conducting engineering studies, developing high-level scopes of work for selected projects, overseeing commissioning activities, and performing audits to ensure compliance with design and quality standards. Strategically critical to advancing the university's mission and objectives in infrastructure development and sustainability.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides technical expertise for electrical engineering tasks
2. Oversees all aspects of service project management from concept development, through implementation to closeout, service projects include Energy Audits, Commissioning (Cx), engineering studies, and/or similar projects
3. Provides technical guidance for new project development including utility power distribution, building power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm systems, and telecommunications infrastructure
4. Conducts technical inspections and provide deficiency reports on all new construction and renovation projects
5. Reviews drawings and specifications provided by architect and/or engineer consultants
6. Conducts troubleshooting of electrical problems and creates technical reports on findings and communicates per established guidelines
7. Reviews contractor submissions for compliance with contract documents and KSU design standards
8. Maintains a reserve list of capital improvements for campus-owned electrical systems
9. Assists in the accurate documentation of MEP systems and updates the MEP design standards as needed
10. Interprets electrical system short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash studies and performs minor electrical design as needed
11. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations
12. Provides project management for designated service projects

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Georgia
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Five (5) years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on facilities design and construction management.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience higher education setting within the University System of Georgia

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to develop and deliver communications, presentations, and reports, with clarity and professionalism
Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Able to read and summarize construction drawings, specifications, and reports
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
In-depth knowledge of electrical design principles, codes, standards, and regulations
Familiarity with University System of Georgia Board of Regents (BOR) requirements
Understanding of building MEP systems and operations

SKILLS
Excellent initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong initiative, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with all levels of university staff and faculty
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant engineering software)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=292229&PostingSeq=1