Electrical Engineer, Sr.

Position Overview

University Facility Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering expertise and technical support for a range of design and construction projects. In this role you will review project documentation, design electrical systems for building projects, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with codes and University standards. This full-time position is based at the Main Campus in Tucson, AZ.

Compensation: $117,883-$153,248 (salary at 1.0 FTE, Grade 13)

Key Responsibilities

• Review project documentation and perform field reviews to ensure compliance with University Design and Specification Standards and appropriate codes.
• Design and prepare drawings for electrical systems, including lighting calculations, one-line diagrams, branch circuit, feeder and service calculations, and fault current evaluations.
• Write and edit electrical system specifications for building projects.
• Coordinate and participate in commissioning, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting during projects.
• Participate in developing requests for proposals, scopes of work, and reviewing proposals when selecting consulting engineers.
• Ensure that established University of Arizona standards, policies, and procedures are consistently applied across projects.
• Serve as a project representative and facilitate input from the project delivery team and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with facility users to develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules in accordance with policies.
• Review consultant designs for compliance with the scope of work, engineering standards, and stakeholder needs.
• Initiate and evaluate energy conservation measures and investigate sustainable technology applications.
• Perform complex power system studies (short circuit, coordination, and arc flash) to assess modifications and plan for future growth.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses for projects and equipment replacement.
• Visit job sites during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and building codes.
• Analyze and interpret regulations and policies, track legislative developments, and implement necessary documents and procedures.
• Research emerging trends and products to determine their applicability to University needs.
• Develop recommendations to resolve project issues and prepare punch lists and observation reports.
• Prepare supplemental instructions and respond to requests for information from contractors.
• Review project submittals to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Manage small-scale electrical design projects and provide technical leadership on design, commissioning, and construction.
• Prepare electrical single line diagrams, plan drawings, details, control schematics, lighting calculations, cable and conduit schedules, and load calculations.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, and architects as required.
• Conduct site surveys to assess existing facility conditions and proposed project conditions.
• Review electrical testing reports, verify equipment acceptability, and diagnose problems with corrective action plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive as per the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with major coursework in electrical from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a college or university setting.

Benefits & Perks

• Outstanding UA benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans and access to UA recreation and cultural activities.
• Additional benefits available.