Project Engineer (Electrical)

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 119258
Title: Electrical Engineer
Functional Title: Project Engineer (Electrical)
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1
Unit: VPA-FM-P&C-Design Services
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Lead Engineer the Project Engineer (Electrical) performs professional electrical engineering work including the lighting and power distribution design aspects of projects in campus buildings, generally under $5M. These improvements are initiated and funded by all elements of the institution. The annual active projects workload of Campus Projects averages approximately $22M.
The work includes all aspects of departmental functions related to assigned projects including design, field documentation, production of construction documents, construction administration, and administrative tasks associated with completion of assigned projects. Responsible for coordinating with the Department of Operations and Maintenance and other external units as required to define electrical scope and programming requirements, and overseeing the electrical design and preparation of construction documents for various renovation and small building projects. Also responsible for performing calculations and making equipment selections. Oversight responsibility includes quality assurance reviews and coordination with other design disciplines.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. 


Experience:
  • Five to Seven (5 – 7) years of experience in respective discipline with progressive responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience in renovating existing electrical systems including lighting design, power distribution, and verification of existing conditions. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of sound lighting and power distribution design engineering practice and principles through all phases of work (planning, design, estimating, scheduling, construction administration and financial close-out) and general knowledge of applicable codes and design methodologies.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrative professional manner with excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of both design and construction processes including a general knowledge of university buildings, systems and procedures.
  • Ability to interpret and carry out complex oral and written instructions including the reading and interpretation of construction documents and specifications.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with design team members, university faculty and administrative personnel.
  • Computer literate (minimum: MS Word and Excel and scheduling software).
  • Ability to organize and multi-task.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • LEED accreditation is desirable.
Additional Certifications:
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) required as a condition of employment. As long as a successful candidate has completed the Engineer in Training (EIT) process, the candidate must pass the professional licensing (PE) exam within one year.
Incumbent will be expected to make site visits. If driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.
Additional Information:
For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references by March 7, 2024.
The hiring range for this position is $102,800-$128,500.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
This work will be performed primarily in an office environment. Incumbent will be expected to make site visits. This position is telework eligible (up to 2 days per week).
Posting Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/07/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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