Electrical Engineer

Job Title:
Electrical Engineer

Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job ID:
292229

About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary
Provides oversight of engineered systems throughout the budgeting, planning, design, and construction phases. Responsibilities include leading technical design reviews, conducting engineering studies, developing high-level scopes of work for selected projects, overseeing commissioning activities, and performing audits to ensure compliance with design and quality standards. Strategically critical to advancing the university's mission and objectives in infrastructure development and sustainability.

Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical expertise for electrical engineering tasks
• Oversees all aspects of service project management from concept development, through implementation to closeout, service projects include Energy Audits, Commissioning (Cx), engineering studies, and/or similar projects
• Provides technical guidance for new project development including utility power distribution, building power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm systems, and telecommunications infrastructure
• Conducts technical inspections and provide deficiency reports on all new construction and renovation projects
• Reviews drawings and specifications provided by architect and/or engineer consultants
• Conducts troubleshooting of electrical problems and creates technical reports on findings and communicates per established guidelines
• Reviews contractor submissions for compliance with contract documents and KSU design standards
• Maintains a reserve list of capital improvements for campus-owned electrical systems
• Assists in the accurate documentation of MEP systems and updates the MEP design standards as needed
• Interprets electrical system short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash studies and performs minor electrical design as needed
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations
• Provides project management for designated service projects

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Georgia

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Five (5) years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on facilities design and construction management.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience higher education setting within the University System of Georgia

Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to develop and deliver communications, presentations, and reports, with clarity and professionalism

Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Able to read and summarize construction drawings, specifications, and reports

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
In-depth knowledge of electrical design principles, codes, standards, and regulations

Familiarity with University System of Georgia Board of Regents (BOR) requirements

Understanding of building MEP systems and operations

Skills
Excellent initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Strong initiative, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with all levels of university staff and faculty

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant engineering software)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225,

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced + Education & DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.