Electrical Engineer II

At Planning, Design, and Construction, we are passionate about shaping the University of Missouri (MU) Columbia campus' future by creating innovative, high-quality spaces that inspire and support the university's mission. We lead every phase of design and construction, from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Whether it is new buildings, renovations, or infrastructure improvements, our expert team collaborates with campus stakeholders to bring visionary designs to life. With a blend of in-house design talent and industry-leading project and construction management, we are committed to building a campus that drives success and enhances the MU experience.

Summary:

Provides professional engineering services to meet client requests/needs and to manage the day-to-day activities of other project team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Confer with department representatives to determine and coordinate design criteria for completion of design drawings; advise concerning practical design and feasibility of design drawings for specific projects.

Collaborate with other Campus Facilities and University stakeholders; understand and apply campus standards for building systems. Develop engineering designs, construction drawings and specifications to renovate existing building systems.

Prepare engineering studies and reports providing information necessary to develop long range facilities planning.

Plan, assign, and manage workload and activities of professional staff, provide assistance and instruction, assure accuracy and completeness, and code compliance; monitor design staff progress; with respect to adherence to schedules, hours, expended time on projects and quality of over-all product.

Prepare engineering analysis of project including preliminary design, calculation, life-cycle cost and equipment selections for managing engineers review.

Verify existing conditions; collect field information.

Perform electrical engineering design, including but not limited to: building power distribution, equipment selection, lighting calculations, fixture selections and layout, fire alarm design and analysis of existing electrical systems.

Prepare code-compliant engineering design drawings using university and industry standards.

Prepare technical construction specifications.

Exhibit proficiency with Auto Desk AutoCAD software.

May review and seal project specifications and constructions documents prepared by the technical staff.

Review and approve project cost estimates and schedules.

Manage bid process.

Review shop drawings and related construction submittals.

Perform contract administration tasks [such as field observations, submittal review, prepare responses to questions, supplemental instructions, etc.]

Conduct construction observations and punch lists.

Advise clients on the project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints; understand interrelationship between these project components and how they affect project viability.

Exhibit understanding and ability to recommend construction/project costs and durations.

Exhibit proficiency with building codes, national standards, and guidelines as identified by the University System related to new construction and renovation of facilities.

Forecast project delivery requirements and required manpower resources.

Manage departmental staff time and project related costs including monthly invoicing procedures.

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure may be required.

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Two years' experience in engineering, personnel and project management is required.

Licensed as a professional engineer and with the ability to become licensed in the state of Missouri is required.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000

Grade: GGS-011

University Title: Engineer II

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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