Facilities Electrical Engineer
$86,000–$112,000 year
On-siteAshville, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the safe operation, reliability, and maintenance of the campus electrical distribution system, including high-voltage substations, medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, and emergency backup systems. Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical electrical assets, while providing engineering and commissioning support for new construction projects. Lead startup and acceptance testing of critical equipment, conduct power quality investigations, and serve as the campus champion for electrical safety and NFPA 70E compliance. Collaborate with the local utility provider and manage external contractors during maintenance outages and capital improvement projects. Requires minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience, familiarity with construction lifecycle, and ability to handle emergencies outside normal working hours.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, facilities engineering, or power systems commissioning
- Experience working with medium-voltage or high-voltage electrical distribution and substation equipment
- Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance practices, testing standards (NETA), and troubleshooting methodologies
- Familiarity with the construction lifecycle, including design review, submittals, RFIs, and on-site construction support
- Demonstrated experience commissioning critical electrical systems (switchgear, generators, UPS, ATS)
- Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety), and OSHA regulations
- Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematic drawings, and protective relay settings
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate complex electrical shutdowns with minimal disruption to operations
- Ability and willingness to handle emergencies and planned maintenance outages outside of normal working hours
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Experience utilizing power analysis software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower) for short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
- Experience in high-availability environments such as data centers, semiconductor fabs, aerospace facilities, or heavy industrial plants
- Experience supporting secure spaces (SCIFs/SAPFs)
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