Electrical Engineer

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, review, and manage electrical system projects for campus facilities. You will ensure code compliance with IU standards and coordinate with internal teams and external consultants.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and mentorship, contributing to safe, reliable campus infrastructure and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5 years electrical engineering experience in institutional or consulting settings.
• Valid driver's license with eligibility for IU insurance.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Knowledge of national/Indiana electrical codes and IU standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design documents (plans and specs) for electrical systems.
• Reviews designs for compliance with IU and state codes.
• Manages projects from conception to completion with internal and external teams.
• Provides technical guidance to staff across campuses.
• Coordinates with facilities and utility teams on electrical projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Lighting design

Generator sizing

Volt meters

Job description

Job Summary

The Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) mission is to create a physical environment that fosters success. We plan, create, maintain, and preserve Indiana University's beautiful, functional, and sustainable campuses. A unit within CPF, Engineering Services provides engineering solutions for IU campuses, our team of licensed engineers and skilled systems designers provides mechanical and electrical engineering services and handles special engineering projects for all IU campuses. Engineering Services also provides technical consulting and support for other divisions within Capital Projects.

Our staff members are our most valuable asset. Each individual is a team member who contributes to the decision-making process. We seek creative and innovative solutions to meet our customers needs. We set high service standards, and we reward superior effort and results. We promote the personal growth of our staff through education and training.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Participates in departmental project teams and other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Reviews design documents for compliance with University Standards.
• Develops project scope and budgets in a timely manner.
• Manages projects with outside consultants and in-house design from initial conception to completion for all university campuses and other properties.
• Communicates with University staff and faculty, outside consultants, vendors, contractors, facility maintenance teams and other members of the Capital Planning and Facilities team.

General Responsibilities

• Prepares design documents (plans and specifications) for electrical systems.
• Researches and interprets current state and federal codes and design standards as well as university standards.
• Makes decisions based on the proper application of these standards using knowledge and expertise to all design concepts and renovations.
• Manages assigned projects and sees through to completion.
• Provides technical guidance to colleagues and staff across campuses.
• Provides assistance in design/procurement/maintenance of IU communication systems as requested.
• Directs, coordinates, and administers the activities of the Electrical Engineering division.
• Provides guidance to staff on priority-setting and strategy development.
• Monitors performance for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews design work performed by in-house staff.
• Ensures staff are properly trained to monitor compliance with state and federal regulations; university policy and guidelines; safety and OSHA compliance, departmental objectives, goals, processes, and procedures.
• Participates in on-site inspections and project start-ups.
• Examines buildings for code compliance.
• Consults on high-voltage systems.
• Assists the utility department to resolve high-voltage issues.
• Responds to power outages if requested.
• Assists in long-range planning and budgeting.
• Periodically updates the electrical design standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years electrical engineering experience in an institutional or consulting engineering setting including: design, cost preparation, project management, troubleshooting high and low voltage systems

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Knowledge and application of all related codes including: national fire codes, ADA requirements, Indiana building and electrical codes, NEC standards
• Knowledge and application of all IU standards governing architectural, electrical and CAD standards
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to operate a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Office, CADD, Excel, lighting design software, generator-sizing software; volt meter; load recorder; etc., and building codes application

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana (preferred) or Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$80,000 - $85,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.