Staff Electrical Design Engineer – Facilities Innovation

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Southern California is seeking a Staff Design Engineer, Electrical to support asset renewal, construction, and facilities programs on the USC campus. You will lead project operations, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and ensure compliance with regulations and university requirements.

The role requires strong technical expertise in building systems (HVAC, lighting), experience with standards development, and the ability to coordinate with consultants and contractors to deliver

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• 5 years in engineering and/or a related technical/professional field. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of technical programs and/or engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining standards and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and an exemplary attention to detail.
• Demonstrated good judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting).
• Demonstrated interpersonal and critical-thinking skills, able to review technical calculations, models, systems and measurements.
• Demonstrated experience with building systems and local/state benchmarking regulations.
• Valid CA driver’s license required with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience.

Responsabilidades

• Performs a variety of technical projects and engineering assignments (e.g., energy audits, engineering analyses, cost estimates, project standards and specifications).
• Coordinates site activities and meetings, and leads data collection efforts, field visits, interviews, documentation reviews, and technical report preparation.
• Evaluates facility-related documentation (e.g., utility bills, as-built drawings) and provides technical support for facilities-related projects and initiatives.
• Conducts technical reviews of consultant-proposed designs and specifications and develops recommendations to improve system operability, occupant comfort, maintenance effectiveness, and energy performance.
• Escalates complex technical issues and recommendations as appropriate.
• Serves as a technical liaison for assigned projects and initiatives, working with university stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to evaluate solutions based on occupant impact, operational requirements, cost effectiveness, and long-term value.
• Promotes a workplace culture aligned with the USC Code of Ethics.

Conhecimentos

Excellent written and oral comms

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer License (CA)

Ferramentas

Windows

Apple

Adobe

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University of Southern California is seeking a Staff Design Engineer, Electrical to support asset renewal, construction, and facilities programs on the USC campus. You will lead project operations, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and ensure compliance with regulations and university requirements.

The role requires strong technical expertise in building systems (HVAC, lighting), experience with standards development, and the ability to coordinate with consultants and contractors to deliver