ENGINEER I

Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Durham, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to manage and coordinate the maintenance of utility plant electrical systems. This role involves troubleshooting, staff training, and developing reports. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and have over three years of experience in facility electrical systems. The position offers a collaborative and innovative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in design, planning, maintenance, and evaluation in facility electrical systems.
• Experience in a utility plant setting preferred.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the maintenance and renovation of the University utility plants' electrical systems.
• Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends, and recommendations for plant electrical systems.
• Develop and supervise the execution of electrical switching procedures associated with construction or maintenance projects.

Skills

Electrical systems coordination

Troubleshooting electrical distribution

Training staff on electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Computerized maintenance management system

Job description

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Electrical Engineer I

Occupational Summary

Manage and coordinate the maintenance and construction of utility plant electrical systems at Duke University including performing necessary analysis to assist in planning and execution of the work. Provide support of Campus building electrical systems as needed.

Work Performed

• Coordinate and monitor the maintenance and renovation of the all University utility plants electrical systems.
• Attend weekly plant coordination meetings and coordinate work with other impacted disciplines.
• Develop utility shutdown request forms including list of impacted equipment. Communicate impacts to necessary operations teams.
• Develop and supervise the execution of electrical switching procedures associated with construction or maintenance projects. Troubleshoot plant electrical distribution and equipment as needed.
• Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends, and appropriate recommendations for plant electrical systems.
• Perform plant walk-throughs to check for operation issues with the plant electrical systems.
• Update utility plant training modules as needed. Train operations/maintenance staff on the plant electrical systems.
• Use computerized maintenance management system for inventory evaluation and management of maintenance activities.
• Maintain utility plan one-line diagrams and electrical panel schedules.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering field. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of three years’ experience in design, planning, maintenance, and evaluation in facility electrical systems. Experience in a utility plant setting preferred OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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