Electrical Engineer

Job Title : Electrical Engineer

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 59594

Department

Facilities - Central Utilities

Responsibilities

• Develop proficient electrical engineering designs and specifications necessary to produce construction documents to modify, upgrade, and develop the various campus electrical systems, utilizing up-to-date, energy efficient and cost effective schemes. Designs, estimates, plans, and inspects electrical construction projects. Manages project schedules.
• Perform requisite preliminary and final electrical drafting to create construction documents, as well as drafting for other engineering and architectural disciplines, as may be required in the interest of overall campus design section productivity. Uses AutoCAD and other drafting tools to prepare a complete set of electrical construction documents. Interprets and applies related federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, Florida Building Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 72 and NFPA 101 as they pertain to electrical construction projects.
• Performs detailed estimates of labor and materials required to implement construction documents. Produces preliminary electrical engineering designs and preliminary estimates of construction cost for renovation projects as requested by University Departments.
• Performs on-site investigation, review existing plans and ensure that the design is compliant with sound engineering practices and established laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Operates various electrical test equipment including, but not limited to, multimeter, circuit tracer, power demand analyzer, circuit disturbance analyzer and ground resistance test kit.
• Coordinates electrical design with the architectural and mechanical designs to ensure its proper integration for a complete compatible solution to the renovation problem. Communicates with University personnel and outside consultants and contractors as appropriate. Mark-up drawings for engineers and engineer technicians in the architectural and mechanical disciplines. Drafts electrical construction documents to help expedite production. May operate University vehicles.

Qualifications

University Information

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Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT : To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation , or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity / Access / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https : / / hr.fsu.edu / sites / g / files / upcbnu2186 / files / PDF / Publications / diversity / EEO_Statement.pdf .