Electrical Engineer II

Brigham Young University; Utah; On-site; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days

Employee assistance

Tuition benefits

Athletic facilities

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Wellness program

Free parking

UTA passes

Store discounts

Job summary

Brigham Young University is seeking an electrical engineer to design lighting, power distribution, and control systems for campus projects. You will collaborate with the Major Projects Architect, planning department, and contractors through all project phases, ensuring quality and code compliance.

This on-site role requires CAD and REVIT skills, knowledge of the National Electrical Code, and a track record in lighting design.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction methods and NEC applicability.
• Proficient in CAD and REVIT for electrical designs.
• Extensive lighting design experience across diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate needs into working design documents and coordinate electrical components of projects.
• Design electrical plans for small and complex projects with emphasis on interior lighting.
• Complete cost estimates for required projects.
• Inspect electrical installations for NEC compliance and project standards.
• Maintain campus CNA database for voltage equipment, lighting, fire alarm, and security.
• Coordinate project details with campus departments, contractors, architects and owners.
• Review and stamp electrical engineering designs.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD

REVIT

Lighting design

Project coordination

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

10 years of Electrical Engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

National Electrical Code references

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform electrical design of projects including lighting, motor control, electrical circuitry, special systems (fire alarm, security, and both low and high voltage power distribution). This position provides engineering support to the campus Major Projects Architect, planning department, shops, outside consulting architects, and contractors during all project phases of planning, design, plan review and construction. This position ensures project quality control and adherence to plans and specifications as well as qualify products and product vendors for inclusion with campus projects. It also assists the Electrical Engineering Manager in electrical engineering functions, including system analysis, planning, engineering design, construction management, troubleshooting, strategic planning, and recommending projects to improve and maintain system integrity, reliability and cost effectiveness.

This position requires to be fully on-site at the assigned campus location.

What you'll do in this position

• Translate needs into working design documents. Coordinates and designs electrical components of projects
• Design electrical engineering plans for small projects (e.g. routine updates, aesthetic changes, etc.) and complex projects (e.g. major renovations, new buildings, etc.) of a wide variety with emphasis in interior lighting for remodels, retrofits, and other in-house projects. Supports coordination team to help develop/outline plans
• Complete Cost Estimates for required projects
• Inspect electrical installations and conformance with National Electrical Code for projects assigned
• Maintain Campus CNA database for primary and secondary voltage equipment, lighting, electrical equipment, fire alarm, and security systems
• Assist Electrical Shop with electrical engineering problems
• Coordinate project details with campus departments, contractors, architects, engineers, Provo City, and owners
• Review and stamp electrical engineering designs

What qualifies you for this role

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Broad experience in construction methods and procedures
• In-depth comprehension of National Electrical Code, ADA applicability affecting facility planning and IES illumination standards
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of individuals in a coordinating function while subjected to others perspectives and opinions
• Experience in electrical design with commensurate CAD and REVIT skills
• Extensive lighting design in wide-range of challenging applications

Preferred:

• P.E. License and 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience.
• Extensive medium and high voltage design

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 55

Typical Starting Pay: $94,000.00 to $122,000.00 annually