Electrical Design Review Engineer – Campus Facilities

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana seeks an experienced electrical/MEP professional to support campus facility projects in the Urbana-Champaign area. The role covers troubleshooting, design, review, and project planning for electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

You will prepare detailed design drawings and specifications, provide engineering analyses, review third‑party designs for code compliance, participate in project discussions, and support warranty and commissioning activities with

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems to identify problems and propose corrective work with scope and probable costs.
• Prepare detailed design drawings and specifications for remodeling, renovation, repair, or new work of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Provide detailed engineering analysis of electrical and lighting systems.
• Review PSC and in-house designs; prepare comments for code or standards non-compliance or compatibility issues.
• Participate in discussions related to review comments.
• Provide technical review on variance approval request forms.
• Assess existing buildings and grounds for condition, function, and compatibility with the Campus Master Plan.
• Assess electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems for operations, capacity, and compatibility with spaces served.
• Assess new technologies, equipment for electrical, lighting, and fire alarm elements to evaluate applicability and value.
• Prepare and present reports or drawings to FS management or staff.
• Utilize FS division software: Office, AutoCAD, AiM, MyFS portal, SharePoint, and internet resources.
• Review submittals and testing verification for electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Attend construction progress meetings as needed.
• Provide technical support and on-site inspections for the Commissioning Inspection Group.
• Assist Lead Inspector and occupant with technical issues during warranty or post-construction.
• Assist with planning and program analysis for new construction and renovations, developing detailed technical scopes and schedule/budget comments.
• Provide technical support to FS Crafts and Trades for equipment selection and troubleshooting; develop preventive maintenance needs.
• Provide electrical, lighting, and fire alarm design support for Capital Programs, Deferred Maintenance, and campus units.
• Provide engineering support to Design Services, including drawings/specifications; coordinate with staff on design issues.
• Participate in QBS for selecting Professional Service Consultants.
• Participate in Deferred Maintenance committees for building assessment and prioritization.
• Participate in hiring selection committees.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and contractors.
• Support collaboration and maintenance of University Facilities Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Experience Champaign Urbana seeks an experienced electrical/MEP professional to support campus facility projects in the Urbana-Champaign area. The role covers troubleshooting, design, review, and project planning for electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

You will prepare detailed design drawings and specifications, provide engineering analyses, review third‑party designs for code compliance, participate in project discussions, and support warranty and commissioning activities with