Facilities Engineer - Electrical Systems & Projects
West Virginia University
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West Virginia University is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Electrical) within the Department of Maintenance, Facility Operations, to provide engineering support for campus electrical systems, troubleshooting, design, and lifecycle planning. The role includes project management, capital projects support, development of standards, and guidance to enhance infrastructure performance and maintenance practices.
WVU emphasizes work-life balance and comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with emphasis on medium voltage.
- Minimum three years in facilities engineering focusing on electrical infrastructure.
- Equivalent education/experience considered.
- All qualifications must be met by employment start.
Responsibilities
- Investigate equipment failures and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
- Provide engineering expertise for troubleshooting, design, and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Analyze electrical systems, medium voltage distribution, switchgear, and transformers for safety and efficiency.
- Monitor performance and recommend upgrades and lifecycle cost improvements.
- Interpret drawings, specs, and field conditions to verify installations.
- Plan and support campus medium-voltage distribution system analyses and data collection.
- Develop capital plans and deferred maintenance strategies with cost estimates.
- Support project planning, scope development, and design reviews for electrical strategies.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards and SOPs to ensure best practices.
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West Virginia University is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Electrical) within the Department of Maintenance, Facility Operations, to provide engineering support for campus electrical systems, troubleshooting, design, and lifecycle planning. The role includes project management, capital projects support, development of standards, and guidance to enhance infrastructure performance and maintenance practices.
WVU emphasizes work-life balance and comprehensive benefits.
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