Electrical Engineer

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Syracuse is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead planning, design, and construction projects for infrastructure modifications. The role includes project management responsibilities, ensuring compliance with building codes and integration with campus goals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, minimum five years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with AUTOCAD, REVIT, and project management software is preferred. This position offers a collaborative environment with Facilities Engineering and Design & Construction teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in the field with design of building electrical systems.
• Familiarity with NYS Building Codes and NFPA standards.
• Leadership skills and proficiency in BIM.

Responsibilities

• Function as in-house electrical engineer/designer.
• Support Facilities Engineering in project designs.
• Act as project manager for assigned capital projects.

Skills

Building electrical systems design

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Project

SKM electrical software

Job description

Overview

The Electrical Engineer (EE) in the Facilities Engineering department provides leadership for planning, design, construction, and administration of building projects to modify and sustain the Universities infrastructure. The EE guides projects to support the hospital and campus, to meet building codes and regulatory requirements, and to integrate properly with existing infrastructure and campus/hospital goals. This position supports the other engineers of Facilities Engineering, the project managers for Design & Construction, and the Physical Plants of both Hospitals. As project manager, this position will be responsible for all aspects of design and construction of assigned capital projects, including planning, project work, scope & budget, management of client expectations, budget & schedule, contracts & payments, submittals, progress reporting and close-out.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as an in-house electrical engineer/designer and consulting with Physical Plant on infrastructure planning and for small project designs.
• Support Design & Construction project managers to review project design submissions and provide project design guidance.
• Support the electrical engineering needs of Facilities Engineering.
• Act as project manager for selected projects, overseeing all aspects of design and construction for assigned capital projects, including planning, scope and budget, client expectations, budget and schedule, contracts and payments, submittals, progress reporting, and close-out.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum of five (5) years in the field, including design of building electrical systems. Excellent written/oral communications skills. Experience with all facets of design and construction projects, plus excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical and computer skills required. Knowledge of construction project sequencing, terminology, documentation, processes, and procedures. Must have the knowledge, skills and techniques to direct and coordinate consultants, contractors, end users and materials through all stages of construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York or in a comparable jurisdiction preferred. Knowledge of NYS Building Codes & NFPA standards, Facility Guidelines Institute healthcare guidelines, and Hospital procedures. Familiarity with State University of New York (SUNY) procurement guidelines and design guidelines. Experience in a contract and/or procurement environment. Leadership skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software, Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience and proficiency with AUTOCAD, REVIT, and SKM electrical software. Experience managing or design of healthcare related projects.

Work Days

MON-FRI 8:00-4:30

Message To Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources