Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Engineer V)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Job summary

MassDOT is seeking an Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Engineer V) to design and oversee electrical lighting, power, and control systems for tunnels, facilities, and roadways. You will review plans, prepare specifications, supervise maintenance activities, and coordinate with SCADA/IPCS systems.

The role requires extensive electrical engineering experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and offers a signing bonus for new hires as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time or equivalent electrical engineering experience.
• At least three years in a professional capacity.
• At least one year in supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical lighting, power, and control systems for tunnels, facilities, and roadways.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotes and contract specifications for electrical equipment.
• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and oversight of maintenance activities and observe trends in maintenance records.
• Assist senior engineers with maintenance problems and supervise scheduling for MassDOT District Six facilities.
• Conduct electrical system inspections and coordinate SCADA integration with IPCS and central systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project planning

Troubleshooting

SCADA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

IPCS

Job description

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Job Description - Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Engineer V) (260006E4)

Job Description

Description

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series design electrical lighting, power and control systems; review plans, designs and costs of proposed projects; prepare technical specifications or electrical systems; inspect the installation of electrical systems and equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that electrical systems and equipment are properly designed, places and maintained in accordance with sound engineering principles and practices as applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineer or designee, the Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer supports the operations of electrical lighting and control systems for tunnels, facilities, and roadways.

This includes, but is not limited to, 15kV and 480-volt electrical distribution systems and equipment, emergency standby generator systems, UPS systems, pumping stations, building HVAC and tunnel ventilation, Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interface with the Operations Control Center Central Computer System via the integrated project control system (IPCS).

Prepares and issues request for quote specification documents for purchasing electrical equipment; prepare contract documents, design and specifications for electrical construction and restorative projects.

Provides day-to-day support and oversight of normal maintenance activities including troubleshooting assistance; review maintenance records to observe trends and abnormal conditions to ensure the corrective measures can be taken to avoid equipment failures.

Assists the Senior Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical, Mechanical and Communications Engineers with maintenance problems.

Assist in supervising the scheduling and processing of MassDOT District Six Highway system and support facility maintenance.

Provides troubleshooting/technical support for preventative and corrective work order related issues.

Trends/reports delinquent electrical work order.

Conducts electrical systems inspections to identify deficiencies and recommend correctives measures.

Reviews contract specifications for accuracy, constructability, operability and maintainability; generates Request for Quote specifications and technical documents for the purchase of electrical equipment.

Prepares contract specifications and design for procurement and installation of electrical equipment.

Performs and supervises integration testing of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) device points for electrical, plumbing and building systems in Coordinates with City, Municipal, State and other outside agencies;

Confers with consulting firms in the planning, design, and construction phases of MassDOT D6 projects.

Supervise the preparation or review of plans, specifications and estimates for the design of complex electrical engineering systems or projects such as Medium Voltage and Utilization Switchgear upgrades and installations as well as Standby Power Distribution systems and Tunnel Lighting.

Ensures that proper safety procedures are being followed and conducts monthly toolbox safety meetings with MassDOT D6 Electricians.

Performs other related duties as required.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus ("Signing Bonus") if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in electrical engineering work of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

• I. An Associate's degree with a major in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
• II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in electrical engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
• III. A Graduate degree with a major in electrical engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE:Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

Special Requirements

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team [e-mail].

For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.

For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADACoordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Electrical Engineer V

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-185 Kneeland Street

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

1

Salary

109,047.98 - 154,463.19 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affrmitive Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit : DOT

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No