Electrical Engineer II

About the Role

At Planning, Design, and Construction, we are passionate about shaping the University of Missouri (MU) Columbia campus’ future by creating innovative, high-quality spaces that inspire and support the university's mission. We lead every phase of design and construction, from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This role provides professional engineering services to meet client requests and manage day-to-day activities of project team members.

Responsibilities

• Confer with department representatives to determine and coordinate design criteria for completion of design drawings; advise concerning practical design and feasibility of design drawings for specific projects.
• Collaborate with other Campus Facility and University stakeholders; understand and apply campus standards for building systems.
• Develop engineering designs, construction drawings, and specifications to renovate existing building systems.
• Prepare engineering studies and reports providing information necessary to develop long-range facilities planning.
• Plan, assign, and manage workload and activities of professional staff, provide assistance and instruction, assure accuracy and completeness, and code compliance; monitor design staff progress with respect to adherence to schedules, hours, expended time on projects, and quality of overall product.
• Prepare engineering analysis of project including preliminary design, calculation, life-cycle cost, and equipment selections for managing engineer's review.
• Verify existing conditions; collect field information.
• Perform electrical engineering design, including but not limited to: building power distribution, equipment selection, lighting calculations, fixture selections and layout, fire alarm design, and analysis of existing electrical systems.
• Prepare code-compliant engineering design drawings using university and industry standards.
• Prepare technical construction specifications.
• Exhibit proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD software.
• May review and seal project specifications and construction documents prepared by the technical staff.
• Review and approve project cost estimates and schedules.
• Manage bid process.
• Review shop drawings and related construction submittals.
• Perform contract administration tasks such as field observations, submittal review, prepare responses to questions, supplemental instruction, etc.
• Conduct construction observations and punch lists.
• Advise clients on the project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints; understand the interrelationship between these project components and how they affect project viability.
• Exhibit understanding and ability to recommend construction/project costs and durations.
• Exhibit proficiency with building codes, national standards, and guidelines as identified by the University System related to new construction and renovation of facilities.
• Forecast project delivery requirements and required manpower resources.
• Manage departmental staff time and project-related costs including monthly invoicing procedures.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Licensure as a professional engineer may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a professional engineer with the ability to become licensed in the state of Missouri.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Pay

Salary Range: $95,000 - $98,000 annually

Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Location

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big-city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Known as an ideal college town, its location makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is centrally positioned in the state and the nation, just a couple of hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City. Columbia provides big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living, hosting more than a dozen festivals each year.