Senior Electrical Designer (Hybrid) for Campus Facilities

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Generous paid leave

Comprehensive retirement contributions

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks an Electrical Designer II to perform electrical designs for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and data systems. You’ll prepare Revit drawings, write specifications, and review standards while coordinating with stakeholders across facilities and AE firms.

The role involves site visits, ensuring code compliance, and supporting maintenance programs with a strong focus on safety and collaboration within a diverse university community.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in electrical technology, engineering, or related field with 3+ years design experience in power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Technical knowledge of design and construction industries.
• Knowledge of building electrical systems and construction estimating.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of NEC/NFPA codes.
• Experience applying codes to designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, data and security systems.
• Prepare Revit drawings and technical specifications for projects.
• Conduct condition assessments and feasibility analyses.
• Write technical reports and present to clients.
• Review and update design standards for electrical systems.
• Support maintenance programs (generators, emergency lighting, etc.).
• Engage with stakeholders across departments and external firms.
• Site visits with exposure to hazards and use of safety gear.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Revit/BIM drawings

Technical reporting

Code compliance (NEC/NFPA)

MS Word & Excel

Client/stakeholder communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree (ABET-accredited) preferred

Tools

Revit/BIM

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks an Electrical Designer II to perform electrical designs for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and data systems. You’ll prepare Revit drawings, write specifications, and review standards while coordinating with stakeholders across facilities and AE firms.

The role involves site visits, ensuring code compliance, and supporting maintenance programs with a strong focus on safety and collaboration within a diverse university community.