Electrical Engineer

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Retirement plan options (TRS/ORP)

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Employee discounts and library access

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Technical Review Team within Campus Operations. You will review construction documents, ensure code compliance, and advise on design choices across diverse projects.

A security background check and driver rating are prerequisites. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of design/construction experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Three or more years of experience in design and construction with emphasis on code enforcement and construction practices.
• Knowledge of codes in the area of expertise and ability to apply them to difficult assignments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate plans and specifications for projects prepared by architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
• Perform reviews in coordination with other disciplines to meet the established schedule.
• Ensure projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, sustainability goals, and life cycle cost considerations.
• Resolve highly complex design and construction issues and provide compliance with building codes.
• Assist with updating UT Austin standards and interact with Facilities Maintenance and other university personnel.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills

Team collaboration

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Electrical)

Professional Engineer license (PE) in Texas or reciprocity

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Posting Title: Electrical Engineer

Hiring Department: Campus Operations and Planning

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes

This position resides on the Technical Review Team within the Campus Operations Unit. The Technical Review Team is responsible for the review of construction documents at various project phases. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits
• https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose

Perform technical review of project documents to ensure alignment with construction standards, and applying related design and construction principles and practice to complex, extensive and diversified projects in the specialty area. In area of expertise, track compliance with regulatory government entities.

Responsibilities

• As technical expert, independently evaluate the plans and specifications for projects prepared by other architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
• Perform reviews in conjunction with and coordinated with other disciplines of architecture and engineering meeting the agreed review schedule.
• Review to ensure the projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, programmatic needs, sustainability goals, and to minimize the effects of inflationary construction costs.
• Works independently in resolving highly complex and technical issues related to design and construction.
• Apply related professional skills and knowledge during construction to provide compliance with building codes and UT Standards as directed by supervision.
• Participate in providing input and updating the related discipline specific requirements in the UT Austin Standards.
• Assist and interact with Facilities Maintenance and other University personnel throughout all project phases as directed by supervision.
• Ensure associated required record‑keeping systems are maintained.
• Perform value management engineering studies and evaluation of schematic design, preliminary design, and when so determined in construction management costing or post‑bid costing to achieve aesthetic and technical value at reduced or increased costs consistent with life cycle costs for maintenance, durability, and energy conservation.
• Secure and maintain required discipline license including any continued education criterion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Three or more years of experience in design and construction with emphasis on working knowledge in the areas of code enforcement, design documents and specifications, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise.
• Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the area of expertise to difficult and unique assignments.
• Ability to develop and review requests for code or design exceptions.
• Knowledge of the codes in the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license (PE) in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas.
• Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with the evaluation of complex designs to make professional judgments as to the acceptability of alternative technical practices.
• On-site experience at major construction sites with familiarity of building systems including foundations, structures, Electrical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Salary Range

$120,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office Keyboard Manual dexterity Required

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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