ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER (RE-POST, PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY)

The Electrical Engineer Project Manager provides professional engineering support to review, design, troubleshoot, manage, and inspect current and proposed electrical systems throughout the Milwaukee Public Schools system. Coordinates design efforts of outside consultants with in-house personnel. Maintains MPS database of electrical services and equipment information.

Salary Range: $95,470 - $137,754

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Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from a school approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), with an emphasis in the design and application of electrical systems for educational/commercial buildings.
• Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin is desired.
• Must possess a valid State of Wisconsin driver's license and provide a properly insured automobile for use on the job.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in design, developing specifications, cost estimating, planning and construction, inspection, and/or project management related to electrical systems.
• Minimum three years of experience in the operation of an Autodesk Design Suite and Microsoft Office Software programs and spreadsheets or willing to receive approved training within first year of employment.

Experience Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge for engineering and design of the following electrical systems and project types:
  • Electrical service revisions.
  • Fire alarm system upgrades and modifications, including mass notification and associated wireless remote monitoring.
  • Emergency and back-up power generation systems.
  • Lighting and control systems, including stage lighting.
  • Coordination with mechanical system projects, including fan, boiler and chiller replacements, and Energy Management System upgrades.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Low Voltage systems, including:
  • Card/Door access control.
  • Audio/video surveillance.
  • Public address systems.
  • Entry internal communication (Intercom) systems.
  • Sound reinforcement for swimming pools, auditoriums, cafeterias, and multi-purpose rooms and gymnasiums.
  • Telephone and communications systems.
  • TV distribution (from existing CATV at MPS sites).
  • Door alarm systems.

A combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced Experience in developing construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to develop total project and construction cost estimates.
• Advanced Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk Products, e.g.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other scheduling software.
• Knowledge of cloud-based project management tools, e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, etc.
• Demonstrates experience in writing technical reports as well as general correspondence.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of personnel at various levels of experience.
• Ability to evaluate various design and construction means and methods based on technical data, material history and constructability.
• Organizational skills as required to work on up to (70) projects at one time in various stages of completion
• Must be able to effectively communicate with the public, District personnel, contractors, tradesmen, design professionals, regulatory and governing agencies.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Office environment. Occasional school/site visits. May be exposed to dirty and dusty conditions.
• Ability to climb and work at various heights and in hazardous and confined environments.
• May require limited project specific irregular working hours including after-hours and weekend work.

• Manage Electrical and Low Voltage projects from inception to completion.
• Develop scope and budget for capital and school funded electrical projects.
• Review construction documents for compliance with MPS standards and scope.
• Coordinate consultant activities to assure scope is adequately identified.
• Prepare construction documents for electrical systems in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Prepare requests for quotations for pre-purchasing major electrical equipment.
• Direct MPS trade shop inspectors to ensure construction standards are met.
• Resolve field conflicts with contractors, consultants, existing conditions, and construction documents.
• Provide professional input for other District initiatives, such as additions, renovations, energy conservation, etc.
• Make recommendations relative to changes in existing methods and procedures related to electrical activities.
• Assist Mechanical Engineer in preparing energy analysis and provide recommendations for district energy conservation efforts.
• Develop and maintain MPS master electrical guide specifications and information database.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Actively support the MPS strategic plan.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best-qualified candidates.