ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Electrical Engineer
Office of Energy Management
Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for electrical engineering related planning, design, installation, review, commissioning and project administration activities for University facilities.
Areas of focus include condition assessment, recommendations, design including equipment recommendations, and project management. Projects will primarily be related to building renovation & new construction as well as campus power distribution infrastructure. In addition, the position will work on control related projects including equipment controls and instrumentation. Project tasks will include equipment selection and installation as well as programming sequences for control systems.
This position will be responsible for University facilities electrical design review for electrical construction, renovation, infrastructure, equipment and distribution systems and projects.
This position conducts in-person, telephone and oral communications with all levels of the University community and a wide spectrum of outside agencies including consultants and vendors (architects, engineers, craft personnel, contractors, suppliers, etc.).
Required Qualifications
1.Bachelor's degree from an approved college of engineering in Electrical Engineering
1a.Applicants possessing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an approved college of engineering, meet the requirements of #1 above.
1b.Applicants possessing a bachelor's degree from an approved college of engineering technology in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 4 years of experience working as an electrical engineer meet the requirements of #1 above.
2.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Excel and Word as well as PLC programming.
3.If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Desired Qualifications
1.Three to five years of responsible and successful experience in major planning and / or project management for a large organization
2.Experience working with Design Standards or Guidelines
3.Knowledge and experience with building and equipment control systems, lighting systems, and power distribution including medium voltage power.
4.Knowledge and experience with BIM, Autocad, MS Project and other applicable engineering and energy software programs
- Two or more years work experience in private Engineering Consulting Firm
Application Process:
Initial review of applications will begin on 5/9/19 and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted no later than 5/8/19. To assure full consideration, an application along with a resume/curriculum vita, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and cover letter must be submitted online at www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=77292
Illinois State University:
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a coeducational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with almost 21,000 students. Its 34 academic departments in 6 colleges offer 63 undergraduate programs in more than 160 fields of study. The Graduate School coordinates 38 masters, 2 specialist and 7 doctorial programs. Illinois State University (www.IllinoisState.edu) is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service.
Bloomington-Normal Community:
Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 125,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Forbes magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to Live. Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools, traffic and commute. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org for more information.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer