Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

The Electrical Engineer focuses on conducting arc flash analysis. This position supports electricians and facility professionals performing critical facility life cycle maintenance and major constructions across campus. This position provides ad-hoc electrical engineering activities to support diverse research and educational functions. This position serves as an electrical subject matter expert and works independently in a fast-paced environment.

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Preferred
Fulfills all requirements as a Professional Engineer as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/EngineerProfessional/Default.aspx
Prefer Professional Engineer or ability to obtain State of Wisconsin Professional Engineer license within 6 months of start date.

Required:
- Minimum of 3 years of electrical engineer experience in facility electrical design, construction, troubleshooting, or maintenance
- Ability to conduct code-required arc flash analysis

Preferred:
- Experience with building codes -- the ability to understand, interpret, consult, and apply to building projects
- Strong experience working with professionals such as electrical and building inspectors
- Experience working with local utilities such as electric, natural gas, water, and sewer
- Experience in design and/or project management experience leading a team in engineering assessment, design, specification, review, estimating, bidding, quality control, and construction oversight
- Experience in project scope development and proposal writing

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $105,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position is listed with two titles Engineering Specialist and Professional Engineer, both will be considered to fill this position. Offers will be aligned with required credentials. The minimum salary for each title is listed below, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Engineering Specialist is $85,000
Professional Engineer is $105,000

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter. We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Engineering Specialist(FP009) or Professional Engineer(FP138)

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP O&M/ELECTRIC SHOP

Academic Staff-Renewable

279640-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.