What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Engineer position at Purdue University?
Req Id : 35961
Job Title : Lead Electrical Engineer
City : West Lafayette
Job Description : Job Summary
Join Purdue University as our Senior Electrical Engineer and become part of a tight-knit community where your expertise will shape the future of our campus. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to :
Lead with Purpose
As the steward of Purdue's high voltage operations, you'll oversee critical systems that power our world-class research and educational facilities. Your engineering acumen will be instrumental in developing and maintaining electrical standards that ensure safety and efficiency across our campus.
Innovate and Grow
Embrace endless opportunities to learn and grow as you :
- Provide strategic master planning for building high voltage electrical systems
- Prioritize deferred repair and rehabilitation needs
- Offer professional oversight for in-house electrical design work
- Mentor and support the Plant Operations Staff in power generator operations
- Interface with public electric utility owned combined heat and power generation plant
Make a Global Impact
Your work will directly contribute to Purdue's mission of discovery, learning, and engagement. From the Wade Utility Plant to cutting-edge research labs, your expertise will help power innovations that change the world.
Join a Community of Excellence
If you're ready to apply your electrical engineering expertise to shape the future of a leading university, we invite you to join us at Purdue. Together, we'll power the next giant leap.
About Us :
In Administrative Operations we are committed to safely and reliably serving our campus customers and supporting both the University's day-to-day operations and the strategic vision for the future. This means we provide everything from University purchasing and contracts, new construction and renovation of existing campus facilities, landscaping, custodial services, public safety, utilities and more for the Purdue community.
With a team of approximately 1,200 employees, we prioritize customer care, good fiscal stewardship and the delivery of quality services.
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We're Looking For :
Education and Experience Needed :
Experience with electrical utility equipment
Preferred :
Skills Needed :
planning and organizational skills
evaluate and solve complex technical problems utilizing creativity and ingenuity
climb stairs, ladders, and work from heights of up to 100 feet
Preferred :
Additional Information :
Who We Are :
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
EOE / AA
Purdue University is an EOE / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
