Electrical Engineer (Facilities Management)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,500 - 149,800; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Baltimore is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Facilities Management. This role involves executing electrical engineering projects, managing upgrades of electrical systems, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, five years of related experience, and strong knowledge of building codes and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work is required.
• Professional Engineer license in Maryland preferred.
• LEED Accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering efforts for Facilities Management.
• Manage electrical system upgrades and preventive maintenance.
• Support building maintenance and operations tasks.

Skills

Collaborative relationship-building

Superior communication skills

Strategic thinking

Knowledge of building codes

Experience with power monitoring systems

Knowledge of sustainability standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Energy and Engineering Manager, we are seeking an Electrical Engineer who will execute electrical engineering efforts for the Facilities Management team. This will involve supporting efforts to develop electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection, renewable energy, etc.) design and construction standards, supporting design and construction projects from scoping through project closeout and supporting building maintenance and operations tasks. All tasks will be performed with a focus on maintaining long term efficient/effective operations of building systems in compliance with local codes, industry standards, and university commitments to sustainability.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide guidance allowing for building electrification in accordance with university sustainability commitments which emphasize the phase-out of on-campus fossil fuel.
• Work with maintenance teams to manage electrical system upgrades, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements.
• Work with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance processes for electrical systems.
• Assist maintenance teams in the documentation and management of the building fire alarm system to ensure safe, code-compliant, reliable, and maintainable systems are in place.
• Oversee the management of existing power monitoring systems to be utilized as an energy management and maintenance tool.
• Plan upgrades to utility power meters allowing for enhanced power consumption data collection and analysis.
• Support Existing Building Commissioning activities and help to expand the program to include electrical systems.
• Assist in the development of BSPH design and construction standards related to the building's electrical systems.
• Assist campus Architect in the development of BSPH lighting standards for all space types.
• Assist in the development of a Facilities Management training program to keep staff up to date on electric system topics.
• Assist in the development of project requests for proposals (RFPs) and other scoping documents.
• Review and comment on design documents provided by consultants.
• Review and respond to construction phase submittals and requests for information (RFIs).
• Assist with the identification and development of energy conservation measures (ECMs).
• Assist in the development/management of an electrical system building digital twin.
• Assist with the evaluation of power distribution systems in support of equipment relocation requests, maintenance activities, and master planning.
• Identify, plan, and implement sustainability strategies (energy, decarbonization, occupant wellbeing, etc.) related to electric systems such as lighting upgrades, replacement of aging/inefficient power distribution equipment, investigation into alternative backup power strategies, renewable energy projects, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Five years' related experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity preferred.
• Seven years related experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work.
• Experience must include Lighting and Fire Alarm design.
• LEED Accreditation.
• National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals - Lighting Certified (LC).
• Experience designing or working with power monitoring systems such as the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME) system.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit software.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, collegial, and consensus-building relationship with colleagues based on competence, trust, and respect.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with proven analytical and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission of the school, customer service, and best practices in planning, design, and construction.
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to review documents for compliance.
• Knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes and ability to review documents for compliance.
• Knowledge of power monitoring systems, power metering, and other power distribution components.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards including LEED, WELL, and others.
• Experience designing and/or reviewing the designs of power distribution, lighting/lighting controls, fire alarms, lightning protection, fire alarms, and renewable energy systems.
• Experience reviewing construction submittals, responding to contractor RFIs, and conducting project punch list surveys.
• Ability to build comprehensive reports for data within spreadsheet and database systems.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely delivery of complex materials.
• Flexibility to work with last-minute changes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Additional Information

Classified Title: Electrical Engineer
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Electrical Engineer (Facilities Management)
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF
Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week
Department name: 10001054-Maintenance
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week