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Cornell University

Research university in Ithaca, NY

Facilities Designer 2

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$82.9k - $96.3k
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Ithaca, NY, USA
HybridHybrid work; frequent construction site visits are required.
Electrical Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate’s degree in electrical technology, engineering, or a related field, plus at least three years of design experience in power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm building systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Technical knowledge of design and construction industries.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of building electrical systems and construction estimating.
  • Ability to comprehend construction drawings and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of engineering codes and industry standards in the discipline, such as the National Electrical Code and National Fire Protection Association standards.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying codes.
  • Oral and written communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to participate effectively on teams, set priorities, and exercise good judgment.
  • Ability to gain proficiency in University policies and procedures surrounding project work.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects with varying scope, stages of completion, and requirements.
  • Ability to work in variable conditions, recognize associated hazards, and comply with local policies; conditions may include chemical odors, animals, insects, plants, dust, confined spaces, ladder or scaffold access, noise, and other physical hazards.
  • Ability to use safety gear as required.
  • Proficiency with business and technical computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and Revit/building information modeling.
  • A valid U.S. driver’s license that is maintained.
  • Ability to develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical designs, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, data, and security systems.
  • Prepare professional-quality Revit drawings and technical specifications for maintenance, repair, and alteration projects.
  • Perform condition assessments, asset identification, and feasibility analyses.
  • Write technical reports and present them to clients.
  • Review and update University design and construction standards relating to electrical building systems.
  • Manage electrical and multidisciplinary designs for projects under $2 million with low to medium complexity.
  • Review consultant-performed design documents and specifications and evaluate compliance with University standards and good engineering practices.
  • Support electrical maintenance programs, including emergency generators, emergency lighting, secondary electrical equipment maintenance, and fire alarm systems.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with program stakeholders, including customers, University administrators, staff, faculty, colleagues, architecture and engineering firms, tradespersons, and code enforcement officials.
  • Make frequent construction site visits where odors, dust, noise, and physical hazards may be present.
  • Support the Facilities and Campus Services organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity, and support inclusive and sustainable practices in everyday responsibilities.
  • Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration for oneself and others.
  • Attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • Successful completion of Part A of the Professional Engineers exam.
  • Familiarity with and ability to apply the National Electrical Code and other National Fire Protection Association standards.
  • Ability to use lighting modeling software and electrical modeling software, and perform load and voltage drop calculations.
  • Ability to move designs to successful conclusion.
  • Practical experience in power distribution, generator, lighting, and fire alarm installations.

About the company

Cornell University is a privately endowed research university and New York's federal land-grant institution, based in Ithaca, New York, with education, research, and public-engagement programs.

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