Electrical Engineer II

About the role

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work contributes to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and helps students learn, grow, and thrive. BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world, devoted to faith, students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." The university offers a culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful learning and growth opportunities, and a beautiful historic campus. United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community, strengthening our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

• Translate needs into working design documents.
• Coordinate and design electrical components of projects.
• Design electrical engineering plans for small projects (e.g., routine updates, aesthetic changes) and complex projects (e.g., major renovations, new buildings) with emphasis in interior lighting for remodels, retrofits, and other in-house projects.
• Support coordination team to help develop/outline plans.
• Complete cost estimates for required projects.
• Inspect electrical installations and conformance with National Electrical Code for assigned projects.
• Maintain Campus CNA database for primary and secondary voltage equipment, lighting, electrical equipment, fire alarm, and security systems.
• Assist Electrical Shop with electrical engineering problems.
• Coordinate project details with campus departments, contractors, architects, engineers, Provo City, and owners.
• Review and stamp electrical engineering designs.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Broad experience in construction methods and procedures.
• In-depth comprehension of National Electrical Code, ADA applicability affecting facility planning and IES illumination standards.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a coordinating function while subjected to others' perspectives and opinions.
• Experience in electrical design with commensurate CAD and REVIT skills.
• Extensive lighting design in wide‑range of challenging applications.
• Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.
• All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

Qualifications

• Preferred: P.E. License and 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience.
• Preferred: Extensive medium and high voltage design.

Benefits

• 401k: BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you; additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (rehires may qualify for different retirement plans).
• Excellent work‑life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually.
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Excellent medical/dental benefits.
• Short/long‑term disability benefits.
• Paid parental and maternity leave.
• Wellness Program.
• Free on‑campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

Pay

Pay Grade: 55. Typical Starting Pay: $94,000.00 to $122,000.00 annually.