Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Job : 292229

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.

• Provides technical expertise for electrical engineering tasks.
• Oversees all aspects of service project management from concept development through implementation to closeout, including Energy Audits, Commissioning, engineering studies, and 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 provides deficiency reports on all new construction and renovation projects.
• Reviews drawings and specifications provided by architects and/or engineering consultants.
• Conducts troubleshooting of electrical problems and creates technical reports on findings; 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.

• Educational:
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Georgia.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Five (5) years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on facilities design and construction management.

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
• Previous experience in a higher education setting within the University System of Georgia.

• Develop and deliver communications, presentations, and reports with clarity and professionalism.
• Work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Read and summarize construction drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines.

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