Hiring Department
Facility Operations
Job Description
Position Summary
The Electrical Engineer provides professional engineering expertise to support the safe, reliable, and code-compliant operation of building electrical systems across a large higher-education campus. Reporting within the Engineering Services group of Facilities Operations, this position serves as a key technical resource for maintenance staff, capital project teams, and campus stakeholders. The role focuses on building-level electrical systems, lifecycle planning, electrical safety programs, campus design standards, and design oversight to support academic, research, residential, and recreational facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering & Technical Oversight
• Provide engineering support and technical leadership for low-voltage building electrical systems (• Serve as an engineering resource to facilities maintenance staff, supporting troubleshooting, corrective actions, and evaluation of complex electrical system issues.
• Apply applicable electrical codes, regulations, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE).
Campus Design Standards & Design Review
• Collaborate to develop, refine, and maintain campus electrical design standards.
• Review consultant designs for compliance with campus standards and codes.
• Identify design impacts on safety, reliability, and maintainability.
Electrical Safety & Risk Management
• Support the campus electrical safety program, including LOTO and arc flash management.
• Maintain arc flash studies, labels, SKM models, and documentation.
• Provide guidance on electrical hazard mitigation and safe work practices.
Capital Planning & Asset Renewal
• Evaluate building electrical systems for capital repair and renewal needs.
• Develop scopes and recommendations to support capital planning.
Capital Projects Support & Construction Oversight
• Assist with electrical scope development and design review.
• Review submittals and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors during construction and commissioning.
In-House Engineering Support
• Prepare limited, code-compliant designs to support timely repairs.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborate with Facilities Operations, Planning, research, housing, and academic units.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Shift
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure or certification may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting facilities or maintenance organizations.
• Experience with SKM PowerTools or similar modeling software.
• Experience with design standards, submittal review, and commissioning.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 annually
Grade: GGS-013
University Title: Managing Engineer
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
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 .
