Electrical Engineer

Indianapolis, Indiana (preferred) or Bloomington, Indiana. This is an in-person position.

About the Role

The Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) mission is to create a physical environment that fosters success. We plan, create, maintain, and preserve Indiana University's beautiful, functional, and sustainable campuses. Engineering Services, a unit within CPF, provides engineering solutions for IU campuses. Our team of licensed engineers and skilled systems designers delivers mechanical and electrical engineering services and handles special engineering projects for all IU campuses. We also provide technical consulting and support for other divisions within Capital Projects.

Our staff members are our most valuable asset. Each individual contributes to the decision-making process, and we seek creative and innovative solutions to meet our customers' needs. We set high service standards and reward superior effort and results, promoting personal growth through education and training.

Responsibilities

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in departmental project teams and other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Reviews design documents for compliance with University Standards.
• Develops project scope and budgets in a timely manner.
• Manages projects with outside consultants and in-house design from initial conception to completion for all university campuses and other properties.
• Communicates with University staff and faculty, outside consultants, vendors, contractors, facility maintenance teams, and other members of the Capital Planning and Facilities team.

General Responsibilities

• Prepares design documents (plans and specifications) for electrical systems.
• Researches and interprets current state and federal codes and design standards as well as university standards.
• Makes decisions based on the proper application of these standards using knowledge and expertise for all design concepts and renovations.
• Manages assigned projects and sees through to completion.
• Prepares project cost estimates.
• Provides technical guidance to colleagues and staff across campuses.
• Provides assistance in design/procurement/maintenance of IU communication systems as requested.
• Directs, coordinates, and administers the activities of the Electrical Engineering division.
• Provides guidance to staff on priority-setting and strategy development.
• Monitors performance for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews design work performed by in-house staff.
• Ensures staff are properly trained to monitor compliance with state and federal regulations; university policy and guidelines; safety and OSHA compliance, departmental objectives, goals, processes, and procedures.
• Participates in on-site inspections and project start-ups.
• Examines buildings for code compliance.
• Consults on high-voltage systems.
• Assists the utility department to resolve high-voltage issues.
• Responds to power outages if requested.
• Helps troubleshoot problems.
• Assists in long-range planning and budgeting.
• Periodically updates the electrical design standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (required).
• 5 years of electrical engineering experience in an institutional or consulting engineering setting, including: design, cost preparation, project management, troubleshooting high and low voltage systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (preferred).

Skills

• Knowledge and application of all related codes including: national fire codes, ADA requirements, Indiana building and electrical codes, NEC standards.
• Knowledge and application of all IU standards governing architectural, electrical, and CAD standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to operate a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Office, CADD, Excel, lighting design software, generator-sizing software; volt meter; load recorder; etc., and building codes application.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to handle equipment.
• Ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space; discern items in detail; and good depth perception.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Pay

$80,000 - $85,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).