Facilities Management at the University of Maryland seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in design of building electrical infrastructure and Medium Voltage systems to join the Engineering and Energy Department. Under general supervision of the Engineering Services Group Assistant Director (AD), the electrical engineer supports various programs and internal customers including, capital projects, Operations & Maintenance along with academic stakeholders.
The electrical engineer would support the evaluation and replacement of existing campus electrical infrastructure along with provide input to consultant designs for campus facilities. Additional support will include the development of facilities conditions assessments and oversee the associated projects to upgrade existing infrastructure.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar related technology field.
Experience:
Three (3)- Five (5) years of experience including design, analysis, and evaluation of electrical infrastructure is required. Experience should be in performing similar duties with complex electrical utility and building systems.
Experience with building electrical systems operating at 120/208 and 277/480 volts is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of electrical generating and emergency power systems.
Knowledge of building, electrical, safety codes, products, and best current practices in the installation and operation of building electrical systems.
Knowledge of electrical equipment testing and commissioning techniques and practices.
Must be an effective communicator both orally and in written form.
Must have the ability to use computers and be adept at using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, webmail applications, and computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
About University of Maryland, Facilities Management
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 infrastructure that supports the buildings, and the landscape that surrounds them. 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.