Head Electrical Engineer

Position Information

Classification Title Engineer FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience designing electrical systems in buildings, and medium voltage distribution (4160 V)

Position Summary

The Head Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Director of Engineering. The employee shall be expected to work independently with some direction of the Director of Engineering. Work assignments are varied and the individual is expected to have a wide range of electrical project experience. Work shall be performed in accordance with general policies and procedures, but the employee is expected to make technical decisions and exercise considerable initiative and creativity within the scope of policy directives.

Responsibilities include performing facility design, design development, evaluating proposals, field verification and construction administration for alteration, renovation and repair of all electrical services and associated work in existing and new university buildings. This individual is also responsible for supervising the Electrical Engineer and student workers or interns engaged in the design of such projects. The employee will be expected to stamp and seal electrical designs performed by in-house staff. The Head Electrical Engineer will be expected to oversee contracted design professionals. Overseeing contracted design professionals includes: reviewing proposals, programming scope of work, reviewing submitted designs, and reviewing and signing pay applications. Other activities include overseeing and documenting changes to the campus-wide medium voltage distribution, updating and revising campus design standards, and providing engineering support to other organizations within UGA.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Electrical Facilities design.

• Proficient with the following software: Revit, Autocad, SKM, Visual (lighting design software), ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• Stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.

• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

• Sit at a desk for long periods of time and visit construction sites from time to time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Designs, plans, assigns, and supervises the work of in-house electrical engineer and student workers or interns, in the planning, designing, cost estimating and ordering materials and equipment for repair and alteration projects and new construction.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Manages work performed by design professionals employed by UGA & contracted design professionals through all phases of preparation, on capital and small projects.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Confers with and advises various faculty, administrative personnel, and officials within UGA regarding proposed electrical construction and alterations.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Updates the UGA design standards incorporating "lessons learned', and revising as needed to keep up with the latest codes, standards and technological changes.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting Operations & Maintenance and Utilities & Energy Management personnel with the MV distribution systems and switchgear issues on campus including but not limited to assisting in design of improvements, keeping the single line diagram up to date, maintaining the SKM model, etc.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Eric Sherman Recruitment Contact Email ericjs@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7485

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Documents #1

• Certification

• List of References with Contact Information

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