Electrical Design Engineer - Campus Facilities & Projects

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Electrical Engineer for Engineering Services to design and review electrical systems for campus facilities, ensuring conformance with codes and standards.

The role involves project scoping, design development, and providing technical opinions to deliver safe, sustainable, and cost-effective campus infrastructure. PE license in IL is required; 5+ years in related design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in electrical design for campus facilities.
• Knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design and design review for campus projects.
• Provide construction support and warranty services.
• Assist in project planning and scoping.
• Foster continuing education and cross-unit collaboration.
• Support campus committees and other units.

Skills

Electrical design

Fire alarm systems

Building systems

Project design review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (Illinois)

Tools

Siemens I/A Building Automation

Schneider Electric I/A Building Automation

Lighting calculation software

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Electrical Engineer for Engineering Services to design and review electrical systems for campus facilities, ensuring conformance with codes and standards.

The role involves project scoping, design development, and providing technical opinions to deliver safe, sustainable, and cost-effective campus infrastructure. PE license in IL is required; 5+ years in related design is preferred.