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Cornell University

Research university in Ithaca, NY

Facilities Designer 2 – Senior Electrical Designer

Full-Time
$82.9k - $96.3k
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Ithaca, NY, USA
Hybrid
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 building fire alarm systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Technical knowledge of the 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.
  • Ability to cultivate interpersonal relationships and organize work effectively.
  • 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/or vague requirements.
  • Comfort working in variable conditions, awareness of associated hazards, and willingness to comply with local policies; conditions may include chemical odors, animals, insects, plants, dust, confined spaces, ladder or scaffolding access, noise, and other physical hazards.
  • Ability to use a variety of business and technical computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and Revit/BIM.
  • A valid United States driver’s license that is maintained.
  • Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical designs for 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-prepared 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.
  • Attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
  • Support the organization’s values and inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
  • Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; cooperating, collaborating, and being 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.
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 with 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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