Upstate New York HERC

We are searching for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Facilities Engineering Department in the Facilities & Campus Services Group as an Electrical Designer II. 

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 analysis. Write technical reports and present to clients. Review and update University design & construction standards relating to electrical building systems. Manage electrical and multidisciplinary designs (<$2M, 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, such as Emergency Generator, Emergency Lighting, Secondary Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Fire Alarm systems. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all program stakeholders including customers, University administrators, staff, faculty, colleagues, AE firms, tradespersons, and code enforcement officials. This position requires frequent construction site visits where odors, dust, noise, and physical hazards are present. All employees are accountable for supporting the F&CS organization?s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities. 

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to 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 being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.  

This is an Endowed position. 

We are a value-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization?s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process. 

We require these qualifications: 

• Minimum of an Associate?s Degree in electrical technology, engineering, or related field, plus three years minimum design experience in power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm building systems; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.   

• Technical knowledge of design and construction industries.   

• Demonstrated knowledge of building electrical systems and construction estimating.   

• Able to comprehend construction drawings and specifications.   

• Working knowledge of the engineering codes and industry standards in discipline (such as NEC and NFPA).   

• Demonstrated experience with interpreting and applying Codes.   

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to cultivate interpersonal relationships, and effective organization skills.   

• Ability to participate effectively on teams, set priorities, and exercise good judgment.   

• Must gain proficiency of knowledge of University policies and procedures surrounding project work.  

• Ability to work on multiple projects with varying scope, multiple stages of completion and/or vague requirements.  

• Incumbent must be comfortable with working in variable conditions, be aware of associated hazards, and be willing to comply with local policies.?  

• Examples may include but not be limited to the presence of chemical odors, animals, insects, plants, dust, confined space, access by ladder or scaffolding, noise, and other physical hazards.  

• Safety gear may be required. Proficiency with a variety of business and technical computer software (such as MS Word, Excel, email, Revit/BIM).   

• Must have and maintain a valid US driver?s license.   

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.   

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor?s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (BSEE preferred).   

• Successful completion of Part A of the Professional Engineers exam.   

• Familiar with and able to apply National Electrical Code and other NFPA standards.   

• Ability to use lighting modeling software, 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. 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.  

Rewards & Benefits: 

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year?s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions. 

Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information click here. 

Application Procedure: 

Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs under staff positions section. 

When applying through our system, please remember to attach resume and cover letter in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the Experience section of your application, use the ?Drop Files Here? box to manually drag document(s) into your application. For a more detailed description and instructions on how to apply online please click here.