Electrical Engineer III

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, construction, and operation of electrical systems for campus research and facilities.

The role provides project direction, collaborates with facilities management, vendors, and faculty; requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 4–5 years of related experience; IPC certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to five years of job related experience.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, installation and testing of electrical/electronic components.
• Develop engineering project schedules and make work assignments.
• Conduct analyses of electrical/electronic system performance.
• Develop plans and specifications for electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems; may involve oversight of calibration and repair work.
• Prepare drawings, schematics diagrams and related documentation.
• Manage project engineering budgets.
• Interact with vendors regarding procurement and delivery issues.
• Conduct project reviews for conformance to quality standards and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Project leadership

Analytical testing

Vendor interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Atlanta, Georgia

Full-Time

Regular

About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

Provide advanced electrical engineering services in support of either the operation and maintenance of the campus electrical distribution system or the design, construction and operation of electrical equipment, components or systems associated with research efforts within an academic or research unit. Provide work and project direction to other engineers and technical personnel. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: facilities management and utilities personnel or research management and faculty; co-workers, vendors, suppliers and contractors. This position typically will advise and counsel: management, engineering and technical personnel. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - Lead in the design, installation and testing of electrical/electronic components

Job Duty 2 - Develop engineering project schedules and make work assignments

Job Duty 3 - Conduct analyses of electrical/electronic system performance

Job Duty 4 - Develop plans and specifications for electrical systems

Job Duty 5 - Troubleshoot electrical systems; may involve oversight of calibration and repair work

Job Duty 6 - Prepare drawings, schematics diagrams and related documentation associated with electrical components and systems

Job Duty 7 - Manage project engineering budgets

Job Duty 8 - Interact with vendors regarding procurement and delivery issues

Job Duty 9 - Conduct project reviews for conformance to quality standards and compliance

Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience Four to five years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience reading and modifying engineering drawings (2D, 3D formats) preferred. IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001certifications preferred. Must be proficient with cable and wire harness assemblies. Must be proficient in soldered electrical and electronic assemblies.

Additional Preferred Qualifications Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)

Access to export controlled materials/information (CUI, FOUO, ect.) Access to classified spaces (GTRI and Government) Access to controlled Government and GTRI facilities (containing CUI or controlled equipment). Access to classified information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS This job requires advanced professional level knowledge and skills in the application of electrical engineering principles, processes and practices. Skills in application of regulations, codes and safety practices associated with electrical systems, communications and project leadership/management is required as is the use of office and engineering/technical related computer applications, databases and systems.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (\"USG\") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel..

This position does require security clearance.

This position will require a Drug Test.

This position is located in Atlanta, GA

Salary Job Grade: S7

Recruiting Range: $73,967.00 -$100,594.00 Based on experience.

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/