Electrical Engineer Sr. - Facilities Management

100292BR

Campus: Tempe

Electrical Engineer Sr

Job Description

Facilities Management seeks an Electrical Engineer Sr. to support the operation and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure. Provide electrical engineering support for routine operations, planned expansions, upgrades, and outages. Review detailed plans, specifications and bid documents for capital improvement projects related to campus and building electrical infrastructure. Provide professional direction and coordination for other engineers, consultants, and technicians. 

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff:

• Flexible work schedules
• 22 days of vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff
• World-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates for employees and eligible family members through its employee tuition reduction program.  For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Comprehensive and very affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.  More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

Job Family

Campus Planning & Architecture

Department Name

FDM FM Administration

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$94,000 - $99,000 per year, commensurate experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Close Date

01-May-2024-EXTENDED

Essential Duties

• Provide guidance for the design and operation of electrical systems components and equipment.
• Organize and manage the adoption of engineering principles in the solution of problems. Review design, construction, testing and installation activities to ensure conformance to engineering design and specifications.
• Assist Facilities teams in diagnosis and troubleshooting of electrical issues.
• Coordinate engineering studies. 
• Coordinate operation, maintenance and repair activities to maintain optimum utilization of equipment or system.
• Provide design concepts and oversee design by consulting Architects and/or Engineers.
• Assist operations and maintenance staff to ensure all campus electrical equipment and systems are operated in a safe, energy-efficient, and reliable manner.
• Interface with utility providers to resolve power delivery and power quality issues.
• Directly support Facilities Management staff by providing P.E. review of all project M.O.P.s and medium-voltage switching operations.
• Provide technical guidance to management and Staff.
• Provide engineering guidance for solar power installations and other renewable technologies.
• Coordinate with outside entities and key stakeholders in ASU’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.
• May supervise, coordinate or monitor activities of subordinates and consultants.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:  Monday through Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field AND seven (7) years of related engineering experience, which includes two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience; OR, nine (9) years of electrical engineering or related experience, which includes seven (7) years of professional level electrical experience, which includes two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, a certificate of registration as a professional engineer with proficiency in Electrical Engineering with registration in the state of Arizona.  Employee must possess a valid US Drivers license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in:

• Engineering design applications.
• Medium-voltage distribution design and operation.
• District energy systems, including switching and monitoring
• Solar and other renewable energy generation
• Combined Heat and Power facilities
• Battery storage projects
• Energy metering and trending
• Electrical system modelling
• SCADA systems and applications
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash standards
• Emergency power systems

Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Occasionally participate in field work doing on-site inspections, which requires accessing paved, rocky or uneven areas and exposure to dire, dust, extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
• Field work also includes support of central plant equipment and systems in a loud environment.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 30 pounds.

Department Statement

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.  Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

This position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ (on Rural Road south of Apache Blvd).

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.  Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

This position requires the possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, a certificate of registration as a professional engineer with proficiency in Electrical Engineering with registration in the state of Arizona. 

This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Work reference history information for 3 current and/or former supervisors will be requested at time of interview. 

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.