Electrical Engineer

Job Posting Title:

Electrical Engineer

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Hiring Department:

Campus Operations and Planning

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position resides on the Technical Review Team within the Campus Operations Unit. The Technical Review Team is responsible for the review of construction documents at various project phases. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

Purpose

Perform technical review of project documents to ensure alignment with construction standards, and applying related design and construction principles and practice to complex, extensive and diversified projects in the specialty area. In area of expertise, track compliance with regulatory government entities.

Responsibilities

• As technical expert, independently evaluate the plans and specifications for projects prepared by other architects, engineers, and other design professionals. Perform reviews in conjunction with and coordinated with other disciplines of architecture and engineering meeting the agreed review schedule.Review to ensure the projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, programmatic needs, sustainability goals, and to minimize the effects of inflationary construction costs.
• Works independently in resolving highly complex and technical issues related to design and construction.
• Apply related professional skills and knowledge during construction to provide compliance with building codes and UT Standards as directed by supervision.
• Participate in providing input and updating the related discipline specific requirements in the UT Austin Standards.
• Assist and interact with Facilities Maintenance and other University personnel throughout all project phases as directed by supervision.
• Ensure associated required record-keeping systems are maintained.
• Perform value management engineering studies and evaluation of schematic design, preliminary design, and when so determined in construction management costing or post-bid costing to achieve aesthetic and technical value at reduced or increased costs consistent with life cycle costs for maintenance, durability, and energy conservation.
• Secure and maintain required discipline license including any continued education criterion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering. Three or more years of experience in design and construction with emphasis on working knowledge in the areas of code enforcement, design documents and specifications, and construction practices. Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise. Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the area of expertise to difficult and unique assignments. Ability to develop and review requests for code or design exceptions. Knowledge of the codes in the area of expertise. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment. Strong communication skills. Strong computer skills. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer license (PE) in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas. Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering. Demonstrated experience with the evaluation of complex designs to make professional judgments as to the acceptability of alternative technical practices. On-site experience at major construction sites with familiarity of building systems including foundations, structures, Electrical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Salary Range

$120,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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