PrimaryPosition Function/Summary:
Responsible for the design, development,review, and management of electrical engineering projects for campus buildingsunder the supervision of licensed professional engineer. Produce and deliver engineering opinions,design reviews, technical decisions, recommendations, and documentation toF&S departments, campus, and other University units under the supervisionof licensed professional engineer.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
PROJECT DESIGN AND REVIEW
Provide analysis of existing electrical systems of campus buildings for condition assessment, operating capacity, functionality, compatibility with associated systems and use of spaces served under the supervision of licensed professional engineer.
Provide troubleshooting expertise for existing electrical systems that are not functioning properly to identify problems, determine appropriate resolution, and provide recommended corrective work in project program analysis format with clear definition of scope and probable costs under the supervision of licensed professional engineer.
Provide detailed design documents (drawings and specifications) for construction projects for remodeling, renovation, repair, replacement or new work under the supervision of licensed professional engineer.This includes all necessary engineering analysis, design and layout of complex electrical lighting and low voltage systems, and its coordination with other aspects of the project.
Prepare and present reports, programs, displays, or drawings to management or staff as assigned.
Provide detailed engineering review of projects designed by outside consultants under the supervision of licensed professional engineer.Prepare written review comments for items not in accordance with codes, the UIUC Facilities Standards and for items not compatible, coordinated, or acceptable for the use proposed. May participate in formal or informal discussions concerning these comments.
Attend meetings as the Design Services representative, as assigned, on projects through completion of warranty phase.
Prepare, review, coordinate, and implement updates to assigned areas of the University Facilities Standards.
PROJECT PLANNING
Provide project program analysis to determine detailed scope, schedule, and budget for proposed repair, renovation, remodel, replacement, or new work as assigned.
Establish, update, and meet project schedules.Note significant milestones and deadlines, potential construction conflicts, sequencing and phasing concerns and building/site accessibility. Estimate hours and duration required for tasks of self, technicians, and others involved in development of design, construction administration and project close-out.
Manage work assignments, establish project priorities, and resolve design issues.
Confer with Management Engineers and Associate Director regarding resource needs and schedules.
Develop weekly forecast of planned work and provide periodic project status reports.
SUPPORT TO OTHER UNITS
Provide technical support to the Crafts for equipment selection, troubleshooting of system problems, development of preventive maintenance needs and answer technical questions under the supervision of licensed professional engineer.
Provide technical support to Commissioning and Inspection group including shop drawing review, contract document interpretations, testing procedures and start-up under the supervision of licensed professional engineer.
Provide technical engineering consultation and support to other Facilities & Services units as well as campus units.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Participate in the process for the selection of Professional Services Consultants, as assigned.
Participate in focus groups, F&S and campus committees, and initiatives as assigned.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Prepare and present training sessions for staff for various topics as assigned.
Provide assessment of new technologies, equipment and systems for related electrical equipment to evaluate applicability to our projects and UIUC Facilities Standards.
Maintain expertise in current building codes, University Facilities Standards, State and Federal regulations, and energy codes needed to adequately meet the needs of the Engineering Services Department.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, faculty, staff, administration, professional consultants, and contractors.