Electrical Engineer

# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement: Reporting to the Lead Engineer the Project Engineer (Electrical) performs professional electrical engineering work including the lighting and power distribution design aspects of projects in campus buildings, generally under $5M. These improvements are initiated and funded by all elements of the institution. The annual active projects workload of Campus Projects averages approximately $22M. The work includes all aspects of departmental functions related to assigned projects including design, field documentation, production of construction documents, construction administration, and administrative tasks associated with completion of assigned projects.

Responsible for coordinating with the Department of Operations and Maintenance and other external units as required to define electrical scope and programming requirements, and overseeing the electrical design and preparation of construction documents for various renovation and small building projects. Also responsible for performing calculations and making equipment selections. Oversight responsibility includes quality assurance reviews and coordination with other design disciplines. Physical Demands: This work will be performed primarily in an office environment.

Incumbent will be expected to make site visits. This position is telework eligible (up to 2 days per week). Preferences: • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. • Five (5) years of experience in respective discipline with progressive responsibility. Demonstrated experience in renovating existing electrical systems including lighting design, power distribution, and verification of existing conditions. • LEED accreditation desirable.

Licenses/ Certifications: \*Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) required as a condition of employment. As long as a successful candidate has completed the Engineer in Training (EIT) process, the candidate must pass the professional licensing (PE) exam within one year. Incumbent will be required to travel to meetings and project sites: if driving a State vehicle, must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than 6 points.# **Minimum Qualifications**Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience working with building electrical distribution systems. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of building electrical systems, applicable codes, and products. Knowledge of best current practices in the installation of electrical systems.

Skill

in oral and written communication.

Skill

in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.# **Additional Job Details****Required Application Materials:**For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references.**Best Consideration Date:**January 15, 2026**Posting Close Date:** N/A**Open Until Filled:** Yes****Visa Requirement:****\*\*This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa\*\*# **Job Risks**Not Applicable to This Position# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit .# **Department**VPA-FM-P&C-Design Services# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$102,000.00 - $122,400.00# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this .# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment.

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