Electrical Maintenance Tech - Central Utility Plants

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness programs

Wellness & Recreation membership

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician for its Central Utility Plants to support preventive maintenance, testing, renovation, and replacement of electrical systems across campus. The role covers distribution panels, motors, soft starters, VFDs, UPS, and emergency lighting in five plants.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting plant equipment, balancing loads, and coordinating with inspectors and contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Experience in the trade areas related to the assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical issues on plant equipment such as chillers, boilers, and related systems.
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment, distribution systems, and associated controls.
• Plan and execute conduit runs, wire pulls, and equipment assembly; balance loads in electrical panels.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing electrical equipment

Balancing loads in electrical panels

Conduit runs and wire pulling

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

DDC controls

Building automation systems (BAS)

Job description

NC State University seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician for its Central Utility Plants to support preventive maintenance, testing, renovation, and replacement of electrical systems across campus. The role covers distribution panels, motors, soft starters, VFDs, UPS, and emergency lighting in five plants.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting plant equipment, balancing loads, and coordinating with inspectors and contractors.